PrEP is much less effective when it isn't taken consistently. Talk to your health care provider. PrEP may be an option to help protect you and your baby from getting HIV while you try to get pregnant, during pregnancy, or while breastfeeding.
There are two pills approved for daily use as PrEP. They are combinations of two anti-HIV drugs in a single pill:. PrEP is safe. Some people taking PrEP may have side effects, like nausea, diarrhea, headache, fatigue, and stomach pain.
These side effects are usually not serious and go away over time. If you are taking PrEP, tell your health care provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. If you think PrEP may be right for you, visit your doctor or health care provider.
PrEP is only available by prescription. Any health care provider licensed to write prescriptions can prescribe PrEP; specialization in infectious diseases or HIV medicine is not required. Use this decision tree to find out how to pay for PrEP.
In most cases, the cost of PrEP medication and services are covered by insurance. PrEP is a preventive service and should be covered without charging you a co-payment or co-insurance.
