Compare Evotaz vs. Genvoya
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Treats HIV infection.
Although not a first choice due to its side effects, Evotaz (atazanavir / cobicistat) is still a good alternative for use with other medications to treat HIV.
Treats HIV infection.
Genvoya (elvitegravir / cobicistat / emtricitabine / tenofovir) is a convenient 4-in-1 medication. It's one of the first choices used to treat HIV infections and contains a newer medication that's safer for your kidneys and bones.
Upsides
- If first-line choices for HIV medications are not an option, Evotaz (atazanavir / cobicistat) is a good alternative to consider.
- Taken only once daily.
- Evotaz (atazanavir / cobicistat) is a combination of two different medications for HIV.
- First-choice treatment for HIV infections.
- One tablet contains four different HIV medications and is only taken once daily.
- Genvoya (elvitegravir / cobicistat / emtricitabine / tenofovir) has fewer side effects (headache, nausea, fatigue, diarrhea), and is safer on your kidneys and bones than Stribild.
Downsides
- Evotaz (atazanavir / cobicistat) can interact with other medications so you should talk to your doctor before adding new treatments.
- Evotaz (atazanavir / cobicistat) can cause changes to heart rhythm.
- Evotaz (atazanavir / cobicistat) can affect your blood sugar levels, causing diabetes or worsening diabetes if you have it already.
- Should be taken with food.
- Can increase cholesterol levels.
- Can interact with many other drugs.
Used for
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Pill
Price
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$1601.93
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Side effects
6possible side effects
- Yellowing of skin6%
- Rash5%
- Yellowing of eyes4%
- Nausea2%
- Diarrhea2%
- Headache2%
Risks and risk factors
- Heartbeat problems
- History of heartbeat problems
- Kidney problems
- Taking tenofovir DF
- Kidney stones or gallstones
- Immune reconstitution syndrome
- HIV
- Exposure to other infections
- Start of a new HIV medication
- Change in HIV therapy
- Liver damage
- History of liver damage
- Hepatitis B or C
- Severe allergic reactions
- Prior severe allergic reaction to Evotaz (atazanavir / cobicistat) or any of its individual drug components.
- Lactic acidosis | Enlarged, fatty liver
- Liver disease
- Women
- Obesity
- Worsening hepatitis B infection
- Hepatitis B Virus infection
- Kidney damage
- History of kidney damage
- Taking other medicines that can harm the kidneys
- Immune reconstitution syndrome
- HIV
- Exposure to other infections
- Start of a new HIV medication
- Change in HIV therapy
- Drug interactions
- Taking medicines that interact with Genvoya (elvitegravir / cobicistat / emtricitabine / tenofovir)