Compare Complera vs. Odefsey

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Treats HIV infection

Complera (emtricitabine / rilpivirine / tenofovir) is a convenient 3-in-1 medication used to treat HIV infections.

Treats HIV infection

Odefsey (emtricitabine / rilpivirine / tenofovir) is a convenient 3-in-1 medication used to treat HIV infections. It's similar to Complera, but contains a newer HIV drug which has shown to cause less harmful effects on your kidneys and bones.

Upsides
  • Complera (emtricitabine / rilpivirine / tenofovir) combines three medications into one tablet, so it's easy to take.
  • Complera (emtricitabine / rilpivirine / tenofovir) might be an option for HIV treatment if other HIV drug combinations haven't worked for you.
  • There are drug assistance programs available either through the government (AIDS Drug Assistance Program aka. ADAP) or through the drug manufacturer which can help with drug costs and co-pays.
  • Odefsey (emtricitabine / rilpivirine / tenofovir) combines three medications into one tablet, so it's easy to take.
  • Odefsey (emtricitabine / rilpivirine / tenofovir) is currently the smallest combination HIV tablet available.
  • Odefsey (emtricitabine / rilpivirine / tenofovir) works similar to Complera, but is less likely to cause harmful side effects on your kidneys and bones.
  • Odefsey (emtricitabine / rilpivirine / tenofovir) might be an option for HIV treatment if other HIV drug combinations haven't worked for you.
Downsides
  • Must be taken with a light meal which includes fat.
  • Cannot be taken with proton pump inhibitors (PPI) like Prilosec or Prevacid. If you need to take an acid reducer, try an antacid like calcium carbonate either 2 hours before or 4 hours after Complera (emtricitabine / rilpivirine / tenofovir). Drugs like Pepcid or Zantac (H2RAs) may also be an option, but these should be taken 12 hours before or 4 hours after Complera (emtricitabine / rilpivirine / tenofovir).
  • Not recommended for patients who have a significantly high level of viral cells or have a very low level of immune cells.
  • Not recommended for patients with kidney damage.
  • Can weaken your bones.
  • Odefsey (emtricitabine / rilpivirine / tenofovir) has to be taken with a light meal.
  • Cannot be taken with proton pump inhibitors (PPI) like Prilosec or Prevacid. If you need an acid reducer, try taking an antacid like calcium carbonate either 2 hours before or 4 hours after Odefsey (emtricitabine / rilpivirine / tenofovir). Drugs like Pepcid or Zantac (H2RAs) may also be an option, but these should be taken 12 hours before or 4 hours after Odefsey (emtricitabine / rilpivirine / tenofovir).
  • Not recommended for patients who have a significantly high level of viral cells or have a very low level of immune cells.
  • Can cause abnormal heart rhythm.
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Side effects
3possible side effects
  • Headache
    2%
  • Depressive disorders
    2%
  • Insomnia
    2%
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8possible side effects
  • Headache
    19%
  • Depression
    19%
  • Somnolence
    14%
  • Nausea
    11%
  • Dizziness
    8%
  • Abdominal pain
    8%
  • Vomiting
    6%
  • Rash
    6%
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Risks and risk factors
  • Lactic acidosis | Enlarged, fatty liver
    • Liver disease
    • Women
    • Obesity
  • Cannot be used to treat Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)
    • Hepatitis B Virus infection
  • Mood and behavior changes
    • History of mental health problems
  • Decreased bone mineral density
    • History of bone fractures
    • Osteoporosis
  • Kidney damage
    • History of kidney damage
    • Concurrent use of drugs known to harm kidneys
  • Hypersensitivity (allergic) reactions
    • Prior severe allergic reaction to Complera (emtricitabine / rilpivirine / tenofovir) or any of its individual drug components.
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  • Lactic acidosis | Enlarged, fatty liver
    • Liver disease
    • Women
    • Obesity
  • Worsening hepatitis B infection
    • Hepatitis B Virus infection
  • Mood and behavior changes
    • History of mental health problems
  • Bone loss/osteoporosis
    • History of bone fractures
    • Osteoporosis
  • Kidney damage
    • History of kidney damage
    • Taking other medicines that can harm the kidneys
  • Allergic reactions
    • Prior severe allergic reaction to Odefsey (emtricitabine / rilpivirine / tenofovir) or any of its individual drug components.
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