&lt;h1 data-start=&quot;226&quot; data-end=&quot;283&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Truvada in Hong Kong &amp;ndash; PrEP for HIV Prevention&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;285&quot; data-end=&quot;305&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What Is Truvada?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;307&quot; data-end=&quot;448&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;307&quot; data-end=&quot;318&quot;&gt;Truvada&lt;/strong&gt; is a once-daily oral medication used for &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #000080;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/hiv-prep&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;360&quot; data-end=&quot;399&quot;&gt;HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;. It combines two powerful antiretroviral agents:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;452&quot; data-end=&quot;496&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;452&quot; data-end=&quot;485&quot;&gt;Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate&lt;/strong&gt; (300 mg)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;499&quot; data-end=&quot;525&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;499&quot; data-end=&quot;516&quot;&gt;Emtricitabine&lt;/strong&gt; (200 mg)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;527&quot; data-end=&quot;694&quot;&gt;When taken consistently, &lt;strong data-start=&quot;552&quot; data-end=&quot;638&quot;&gt;Truvada reduces the risk of acquiring HIV by up to 99% through sexual transmission&lt;/strong&gt;, and by at least &lt;strong data-start=&quot;656&quot; data-end=&quot;693&quot;&gt;74% among people who inject drugs&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;527&quot; data-end=&quot;694&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;701&quot; data-end=&quot;724&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Why Choose Truvada?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;728&quot; data-end=&quot;879&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;728&quot; data-end=&quot;760&quot;&gt;Clinically Proven Protection&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;760&quot; data-end=&quot;763&quot; /&gt;Truvada is backed by decades of research and global clinical data. It&#39;s FDA-approved and WHO-recommended for PrEP.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;883&quot; data-end=&quot;962&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;883&quot; data-end=&quot;906&quot;&gt;Simple &amp;amp; Convenient&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;906&quot; data-end=&quot;909&quot; /&gt;One pill a day fits easily into your daily routine.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;966&quot; data-end=&quot;1069&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;966&quot; data-end=&quot;984&quot;&gt;Well Tolerated&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;984&quot; data-end=&quot;987&quot; /&gt;Most users report only mild, short-lived side effects such as nausea or fatigue.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1073&quot; data-end=&quot;1195&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1073&quot; data-end=&quot;1104&quot;&gt;Enhances Safe Sex Practices&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;1104&quot; data-end=&quot;1107&quot; /&gt;Truvada works best when paired with regular HIV/STI testing and consistent condom use.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;1202&quot; data-end=&quot;1232&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How Truvada Works for PrEP&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1234&quot; data-end=&quot;1460&quot;&gt;Truvada belongs to a class of HIV medications called &lt;strong data-start=&quot;1287&quot; data-end=&quot;1353&quot;&gt;nucleoside/nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs)&lt;/strong&gt;. These drugs prevent HIV from replicating, stopping it from establishing a lasting infection in your body.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1462&quot; data-end=&quot;1479&quot;&gt;Before you start:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1483&quot; data-end=&quot;1526&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/hiv-testing&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000080; text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;Get tested&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; to confirm you&amp;rsquo;re HIV-negative&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1529&quot; data-end=&quot;1571&quot;&gt;Check your &lt;strong data-start=&quot;1540&quot; data-end=&quot;1569&quot;&gt;kidney and liver function&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1574&quot; data-end=&quot;1640&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/std-testing&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000080; text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;Screen for other STIs&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; like &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #000080;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/syphilis-in-hong-kong-prevention-diagnosis-treatment-long-term-care&quot;&gt;syphilis&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;, &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #000080;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/chlamydia-in-hong-kong-testing-symptoms-treatment&quot;&gt;chlamydia&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;, and &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #000080;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/gonorrhoea-hong-kong&quot;&gt;gonorrhoea&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1642&quot; data-end=&quot;1787&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1642&quot; data-end=&quot;1656&quot;&gt;Important:&lt;/strong&gt; Starting Truvada without first confirming your HIV status may lead to drug resistance, which can limit treatment options later on.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1642&quot; data-end=&quot;1787&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;1794&quot; data-end=&quot;1817&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How to Take Truvada&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;
&lt;div tabindex=&quot;-1&quot;&gt;
&lt;table style=&quot;width: 680px; height: 78px;&quot; data-start=&quot;1819&quot; data-end=&quot;2182&quot;&gt;
&lt;thead data-start=&quot;1819&quot; data-end=&quot;1891&quot;&gt;
&lt;tr style=&quot;height: 24px;&quot; data-start=&quot;1819&quot; data-end=&quot;1891&quot;&gt;
&lt;th style=&quot;width: 175px; height: 24px;&quot; data-start=&quot;1819&quot; data-end=&quot;1840&quot; data-col-size=&quot;sm&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Step&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th style=&quot;width: 505px; height: 24px;&quot; data-start=&quot;1840&quot; data-end=&quot;1891&quot; data-col-size=&quot;md&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What to Do&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/thead&gt;
&lt;tbody data-start=&quot;1964&quot; data-end=&quot;2182&quot;&gt;
&lt;tr style=&quot;height: 18px;&quot; data-start=&quot;1964&quot; data-end=&quot;2036&quot;&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;width: 175px; height: 18px;&quot; data-start=&quot;1964&quot; data-end=&quot;1985&quot; data-col-size=&quot;sm&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dosage&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;width: 505px; height: 18px;&quot; data-col-size=&quot;md&quot; data-start=&quot;1985&quot; data-end=&quot;2036&quot;&gt;Take 1 tablet daily&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr style=&quot;height: 18px;&quot; data-start=&quot;2037&quot; data-end=&quot;2109&quot;&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;width: 175px; height: 18px;&quot; data-start=&quot;2037&quot; data-end=&quot;2058&quot; data-col-size=&quot;sm&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Timing&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;width: 505px; height: 18px;&quot; data-col-size=&quot;md&quot; data-start=&quot;2058&quot; data-end=&quot;2109&quot;&gt;At the same time every day&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr style=&quot;height: 18px;&quot; data-start=&quot;2110&quot; data-end=&quot;2182&quot;&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;width: 175px; height: 18px;&quot; data-start=&quot;2110&quot; data-end=&quot;2131&quot; data-col-size=&quot;sm&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Administration&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;width: 505px; height: 18px;&quot; data-col-size=&quot;md&quot; data-start=&quot;2131&quot; data-end=&quot;2182&quot;&gt;Swallow whole with water; don&amp;rsquo;t crush or chew&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/tbody&gt;
&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;h4 data-start=&quot;2184&quot; data-end=&quot;2205&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tips for success:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2209&quot; data-end=&quot;2244&quot;&gt;Don&amp;rsquo;t skip doses or stop abruptly&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2247&quot; data-end=&quot;2316&quot;&gt;If you drink alcohol or take other medications, consult your doctor&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2319&quot; data-end=&quot;2379&quot;&gt;Not recommended for children under 12 or those under 35 kg&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2382&quot; data-end=&quot;2445&quot;&gt;Talk to your provider if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-start=&quot;3573&quot; data-end=&quot;3597&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Protect yourself from HIV&amp;mdash;Start PrEP with Truvada today.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-start=&quot;3599&quot; data-end=&quot;3729&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Book an appointment online now.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/circumcision-hong-kong&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://cms.eu-health.org/Files/Buttons/Booking-an-appointment-at-PULSE-CLINIC.png&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;33&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-start=&quot;3731&quot; data-end=&quot;3795&quot; data-is-last-node=&quot;&quot; data-is-only-node=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Take control of your sexual health with confidence.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-start=&quot;3731&quot; data-end=&quot;3795&quot; data-is-last-node=&quot;&quot; data-is-only-node=&quot;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;2452&quot; data-end=&quot;2477&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Possible Side Effects&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2479&quot; data-end=&quot;2551&quot;&gt;While Truvada is generally safe and well tolerated, some may experience:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2555&quot; data-end=&quot;2613&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2555&quot; data-end=&quot;2563&quot;&gt;Mild&lt;/strong&gt;: Nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, fatigue&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2616&quot; data-end=&quot;2681&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2616&quot; data-end=&quot;2624&quot;&gt;Rare&lt;/strong&gt;: Rash, abdominal discomfort, weight loss, sleep issues&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2684&quot; data-end=&quot;2771&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2684&quot; data-end=&quot;2706&quot;&gt;Serious (but rare)&lt;/strong&gt;: Kidney or liver impairment, lactic acidosis, allergic reactions&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2773&quot; data-end=&quot;2832&quot;&gt;These side effects are typically manageable and reversible.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2773&quot; data-end=&quot;2832&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;2839&quot; data-end=&quot;2878&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Is PrEP with Truvada Right for You?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2880&quot; data-end=&quot;2924&quot;&gt;You may be a good candidate for PrEP if you:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2928&quot; data-end=&quot;2999&quot;&gt;Have an HIV-positive partner (especially if viral load is detectable)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3002&quot; data-end=&quot;3046&quot;&gt;Have multiple or anonymous sexual partners&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3049&quot; data-end=&quot;3111&quot;&gt;Are a gay, bisexual, or other man who has sex with men (MSM)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3114&quot; data-end=&quot;3168&quot;&gt;Have been diagnosed with an &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #000080;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/stis-in-hong-kong&quot;&gt;STI&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; in the past 6 months&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3171&quot; data-end=&quot;3208&quot;&gt;Use &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #000080;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/hiv-pep&quot;&gt;PEP&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; frequently or share needles&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3211&quot; data-end=&quot;3266&quot;&gt;Engage in sex work or live in a high-prevalence setting&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;3273&quot; data-end=&quot;3318&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Getting Truvada at PULSE Clinic Hong Kong&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;ol&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3323&quot; data-end=&quot;3481&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3323&quot; data-end=&quot;3346&quot;&gt;Book a Consultation&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;3346&quot; data-end=&quot;3349&quot; /&gt;Walk in or schedule a visit. Our doctors will assess your risk level, conduct necessary lab tests, and answer all your questions.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3486&quot; data-end=&quot;3636&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3486&quot; data-end=&quot;3520&quot;&gt;Prescription &amp;amp; Same-Day Pickup&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;3520&quot; data-end=&quot;3523&quot; /&gt;If Truvada is suitable, we&amp;rsquo;ll provide a prescription and dispense the medication&amp;mdash;often right after your visit.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3641&quot; data-end=&quot;3781&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3641&quot; data-end=&quot;3657&quot;&gt;Ongoing Care&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;3657&quot; data-end=&quot;3660&quot; /&gt;We&amp;rsquo;ll monitor your kidney function and test for HIV and other STIs every 3 months to ensure you&amp;rsquo;re safe while on PrEP.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;3788&quot; data-end=&quot;3814&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Prefer Online Service?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;3816&quot; data-end=&quot;3858&quot;&gt;We also offer discreet &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #000080;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/teleconsult&quot;&gt;TeleConsult&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; options:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3862&quot; data-end=&quot;3916&quot;&gt;Virtual consultation with one of our trained doctors&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3919&quot; data-end=&quot;3957&quot;&gt;Prescription issued after assessment&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3919&quot; data-end=&quot;3957&quot;&gt;Discreet delivery to your door anywhere in Hong Kong&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4016&quot; data-end=&quot;4083&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ready to Start PrEP?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Protect yourself with confidence, book an appointment online now.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/circumcision-hong-kong&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://cms.eu-health.org/Files/Buttons/Booking-an-appointment-at-PULSE-CLINIC.png&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;33&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Confidential care. Expert support. Empowered protection.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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