Compare Stribild vs. Edurant
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Treats HIV infection.
Stribild (elvitegravir / cobicistat / emtricitabine / tenofovir) is a convenient 4-in-1 medication and one of the first choices used to treat HIV infections.
Works with other medications to treat HIV infection.
Edurant (rilpivirine) is a good HIV drug that has to be used in combination with other HIV medications in patients who are new to treatment or are looking for alternatives to a current HIV regimen.
Upsides
- First-choice treatment for HIV in patients with good kidney function.
- One tablet contains four different HIV medications.
- Stribild (elvitegravir / cobicistat / emtricitabine / tenofovir) is only taken once daily.
- There are assistance programs available through the manufacturer of Stribild (elvitegravir / cobicistat / emtricitabine / tenofovir) if you need help paying for high insurance copays.
- Generally well tolerated.
- Taken only once daily.
- Edurant (rilpivirine) is available in other combination tablets.
- Can be used in patients with mild or moderate kidney damage.
Downsides
- Can't be used in patients with kidney problems.
- Can interact with many other drugs.
- Must be taken in combination with other HIV drugs to treat HIV. Cannot be taken alone as treatment.
- Must be taken with a meal.
- 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 Edurant (rilpivirine). Drugs like Pepcid or Zantac (H2RAs) may also be an option, but these should be taken 12 hours before or 4 hours after Edurant (rilpivirine).
- 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 children under 12 years old.
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Dosage forms
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Price
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Side effects
9possible side effects
- Nausea16%
- Diarrhea12%
- Abnormal dreams9%
- Headache7%
- Fatigue4%
- Rash4%
- Dizziness3%
- Insomnia3%
- Flatulence2%
7possible side effects
- Depressive disorders5%
- Headache3%
- Insomnia3%
- Rash3%
- Abdominal pain2%
- Fatigue2%
- Abnormal dreams2%
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
- Decreased bone mineral density
- History of bone fractures
- Osteoporosis
- 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 Stribild (elvitegravir / cobicistat / emtricitabine / tenofovir)
- Mood and behavior changes
- History of mental health problems
- Immune reconstitution syndrome
- Exposure to other infections
- Start of a new HIV medication
- Change in HIV therapy
- Fat Redistribution
- Allergic reactions
- Prior severe allergic reaction to Edurant (rilpivirine)
- Liver damage
- History of liver damage
- Hepatitis B or C
- Heart rhythm problems
- Use with other QT prolonging drugs
- History of heart disease
- High doses of Edurant