People Who Switched
Watch the inspiring stories of people who switched to DOVATO
Jovon’s story
Jovon talks about his HIV treatment journey and his desire to help people overcome stigmas around living with HIV.
Watch Jovon and others speak on overcoming stigma in the Black community >
Armando’s story
Armando talks about how his relationship with his doctor helped him find an HIV treatment that fits his lifestyle.
Ann’s story
Ann shares the challenges she faced after being diagnosed with HIV, and how she found the support she needed.
Jovon’s story
Jovon talks about his HIV treatment journey and his desire to help people overcome stigmas around living with HIV.
Watch Jovon and others speak on overcoming stigma in the Black community >
Armando’s story
Armando talks about how his relationship with his doctor helped him find an HIV treatment that fits his lifestyle.
Ann’s story
Ann shares the challenges she faced after being diagnosed with HIV, and how she found the support she needed.
Watch Jayson’s story.
Hear how Jayson made the switch to CABENUVA after years on HIV pills.
Watch Orlando’s story.
Hear how CABENUVA fits into Orlando’s busy life as an event planner.
Watch Mark’s story.
Hear how Mark switched from a multi-pill regimen to CABENUVA.
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DOVATO (dolutegravir 50 mg/ lamivudine 300 mg)
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What is DOVATO?
ANNOUNCER and ONSCREEN:
DOVATO is a complete prescription regimen to treat HIV-1 in adults who have not received HIV-1 medicines in the past or to replace their current HIV-1 medicines when their doctor determines they meet certain requirements.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
ANNOUNCER and ONSCREEN:
What is the most important information I should know about DOVATO?
If you have both HIV-1 infection and Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, DOVATO can cause serious side effects, including:
- Resistant HBV.
- Worsening of HBV infection.
Watch the complete video for more safety information.
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Please see the full Prescribing Information, including Patient Information, at DOVATO.com
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Jovon’s switch story
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Jovon
JOVON:
My name is Jovon and I’ve been living with HIV for five years.
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Jovon, switched to DOVATO, compensated by ViiV Healthcare.
JOVON:
I am energetic, fun, married—and happily so. We have a little small dog. Her name is Apple. I’m a man of faith. And so, water for me is a very spiritual place. So just being at the water is really just a relaxing time for me, it’s a time to cleanse my thoughts.
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diagnosis
JOVON:
I found out I had HIV October 25th, 2016. I actually remember the date, right? At the time, the person that was actually at the office that I went to have the meeting with, he said, “Jovon, when was the last time you got tested?” And I’m like, “About six months ago, I think it was.” And he’s like, “Okay.” He’s like, “Well, I think we need to do the test again.” And I’m looking like, you know, “Do the test again? For what? What are you talking about?” And so, we do the test again, and he does another swab, and he’s like, “Jovon, I’m so sorry.” “The test is coming back positive.” And from then on, I’ve been engaged, you know, and just making sure that I maintain a healthy status.
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switching to DOVATO
JOVON:
My first treatment regimen was probably started about a month after I actually found out my diagnosis. By the time that I heard about DOVATO, I had actually been on my second regimen. The key reason for switching to DOVATO was that I could be on those two medications in that one pill, and still maintain an undetectable status, that was very important for me.
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Undetectable means the amount of HIV in your blood is below the level that can be measured by a lab test. Results may vary.
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overcoming stigma
JOVON:
I would love to speak to young black and brown young men. And I would love to tell them: Take care of yourself, get tested, and know your status. You’re so much more than the stigmas that society perpetuates, or even the stigmas that you yourself could perpetuate on the inside. You can make HIV everything about you, or you can continue to go on living your life and let HIV just be a part of who you are.
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Jovon’s outlook on the future
JOVON:
It was after I was HIV positive that I finished my doctoral degree. It was after that I was HIV positive that I’ve met my partner and who is now my husband. I am too excited. I am too thrilled about continuing on life.
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detect this:
No other complete HIV pill uses fewer medicines to help keep you undetectable than DOVATO.
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Ask your doctor about switching to
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[DOVATO LOGO]
ANNOUNCER and ONSCREEN:
What is DOVATO?
DOVATO is a complete prescription regimen to treat HIV-1 in adults who have not received HIV-1 medicines in the past or to replace their current HIV-1 medicines when their doctor determines they meet certain requirements.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
What is the most important information I should know about DOVATO?
If you have both HIV-1 infection and Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, DOVATO can cause serious side effects, including:
- Resistant HBV. Your healthcare provider will test you for HBV infection before you start treatment with DOVATO. If you have HIV-1 and hepatitis B, the HBV can change (mutate) during your treatment with DOVATO and become harder to treat (resistant). It is not known if DOVATO is safe and effective in people who have HIV-1 and HBV infection.
- Worsening of HBV infection. If you have HBV infection and take DOVATO, your HBV may get worse (flare-up) if you stop taking DOVATO. A “flare-up” is when your HBV infection suddenly returns in a worse way than before. Do not run out of DOVATO. Refill your prescription or talk to your healthcare provider before your DOVATO is all gone. Do not stop DOVATO without first talking to your healthcare provider. If you stop taking DOVATO, your healthcare provider will need to check your health often and do blood tests regularly for several months to check your liver function and monitor your HBV infection. It may be necessary to give you a medicine to treat hepatitis B. Tell your healthcare provider about any new or unusual symptoms you may have after you stop taking DOVATO.
Who should not take DOVATO?
- Do not take DOVATO if you:
- have ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine that contains dolutegravir or lamivudine.
- take dofetilide. Taking DOVATO and dofetilide can cause side effects that may be serious or life-threatening.
What are other possible side effects of DOVATO?
DOVATO can cause serious side effects, including:
- See “What is the most important information I should know about DOVATO?”
- Allergic reactions. Call your healthcare provider right away if you develop a rash with DOVATO. Stop taking DOVATO and get medical help right away if you develop a rash with any of the following signs or symptoms: fever; generally ill feeling; tiredness; muscle or joint aches; blisters or sores in mouth; blisters or peeling of the skin; redness or swelling of the eyes; swelling of the mouth, face, lips or tongue; problems breathing.
- Liver problems. People with a history of hepatitis B or C virus may have an increased risk of developing new or worsening changes in certain liver tests during treatment with DOVATO. Liver problems, including liver failure, have also happened in people without a history of liver disease or other risk factors. Your healthcare provider may do blood tests to check your liver.
- Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get any of the following signs or symptoms of liver problems: your skin or the white part of your eyes turns yellow (jaundice); dark or “tea-colored” urine; light-colored stools (bowel movements); nausea or vomiting; loss of appetite; and/or pain, aching, or tenderness on the right side of your stomach area.
- Too much lactic acid in your blood (lactic acidosis). Too much lactic acid is a serious medical emergency that can lead to death.
- Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get any of the following symptoms that could be signs of lactic acidosis: feel very weak or tired; unusual (not normal) muscle pain; trouble breathing; stomach pain with nausea and vomiting; feel cold, especially in your arms and legs; feel dizzy or lightheaded; and/or a fast or irregular heartbeat.
- Lactic acidosis can also lead to severe liver problems, which can lead to death. Your liver may become large (hepatomegaly) and you may develop fat in your liver (steatosis). Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get any of the signs or symptoms of liver problems which are listed above under “Liver problems”.
- You may be more likely to get lactic acidosis or severe liver problems if you are female or very overweight (obese).
- Changes in your immune system (Immune Reconstitution Syndrome) can happen when you start taking HIV-1 medicines. Your immune system may get stronger and begin to fight infections that have been hidden in your body for a long time. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you start having new symptoms after you start taking DOVATO.
- The most common side effects of DOVATO include: headache, nausea, diarrhea, trouble sleeping, tiredness, and anxiety.
These are not all the possible side effects of DOVATO. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking DOVATO?
Before you take DOVATO, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
- have or have had liver problems, including hepatitis B or C infection.
- have kidney problems.
- are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. One of the medicines in DOVATO (dolutegravir) may harm your unborn baby. Your healthcare provider may prescribe a different medicine than DOVATO if you are planning to become pregnant or if pregnancy is confirmed during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. If you can become pregnant, your healthcare provider may perform a pregnancy test before you start treatment with DOVATO. If you can become pregnant, you and your healthcare provider should talk about the use of effective birth control (contraception) during treatment with DOVATO. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you are planning to become pregnant, you become pregnant, or think you may be pregnant during treatment with DOVATO.
- are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Do not breastfeed if you take DOVATO. You should not breastfeed if you have HIV-1 because of the risk of passing HIV-1 to your baby. DOVATO passes to your baby in your breast milk. Talk with your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Some medicines interact with DOVATO. Keep a list of your medicines and show it to your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine. You can ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for a list of medicines that interact with DOVATO. Do not start taking a new medicine without telling your healthcare provider. Your healthcare provider can tell you if it is safe to take DOVATO with other medicines.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Please read the Patient Information for DOVATO and discuss it with your healthcare provider.
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DOVATO (dolutegravir 50 mg/ lamivudine 300 mg) tablets
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ViiV Healthcare
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Trademarks are owned by or licensed to the ViiV Healthcare group of companies.
©2022 ViiV Healthcare or licensor. DLLVID220015 November 2022 Produced in USA.
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DOVATO (dolutegravir 50 mg/ lamivudine 300 mg)
TEXT ONSCREEN:
What is DOVATO?
ANNOUNCER and ONSCREEN:
DOVATO is a complete prescription regimen to treat HIV-1 in adults who have not received HIV-1 medicines in the past or to replace their current HIV-1 medicines when their doctor determines they meet certain requirements.
TEXT ONSCREEN:
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
ANNOUNCER and ONSCREEN:
What is the most important information I should know about DOVATO?
If you have both HIV-1 infection and Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, DOVATO can cause serious side effects, including:
- Resistant HBV.
- Worsening of HBV infection.
Watch the complete video for more safety information.
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Please see the full Prescribing Information, including Patient Information, at DOVATO.com
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Armando’s switch story
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Armando
ARMANDO:
My name is Armando, and I’ve been living with HIV for 19 years. I have a very small family. It’s just my brother and my parents.
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Armando, switched to DOVATO, compensated by ViiV Healthcare.
ARMANDO:
Despite being very sociable, I have just about five friends that I call and consider like my brothers and sisters. Cooking for me is pretty much everything. If I’m happy, stressed, sad, I mean, name it, it gives me joy in all aspects.
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diagnosis
ARMANDO:
It was 2003. I was diagnosed at 23, so I didn’t even think that I would go past 30. The one thing that instantly affected me is that I’m not going to be a parent. The first HIV treatment...was two pills that I had to take—at the time, morning and night.
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reaching undetectable
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Undetectable means the amount of HIV in your blood is below the level that can be measured by a lab test. Results may vary.
ARMANDO:
When I found out that I was undetectable, I didn’t understand the word. I didn’t know the meaning. I had no knowledge of what that was. The doctor explained it to me in a way where I understood. It gave me hope and you cannot, all the time, feel like a victim. You have to think about it, like, “Whoa, how can I turn it around in a positive way?”
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switching to DOVATO
ARMANDO:
When the doctor told me about DOVATO and knowing that it was just gonna be one pill, and explaining the benefits to me... With just two medicines in one pill, DOVATO fits my life.
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Armando’s outlook on the future
ARMANDO:
When I think of future, and again, I just think about my kid. Since I was 15, I already had a name picked. And it’s gonna be a girl. But it’s like, she’s gonna be over-the-top, diva behavior. I think of what we are gonna do together.
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detect this:
No other complete HIV pill uses fewer medicines to help keep you undetectable than DOVATO.
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Ask your doctor about switching to
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[DOVATO logo]
ANNOUNCER and ONSCREEN:
What is DOVATO?
DOVATO is a complete prescription regimen to treat HIV-1 in adults who have not received HIV-1 medicines in the past or to replace their current HIV-1 medicines when their doctor determines they meet certain requirements.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
What is the most important information I should know about DOVATO?
If you have both HIV-1 infection and Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, DOVATO can cause serious side effects, including:
- Resistant HBV. Your healthcare provider will test you for HBV infection before you start treatment with DOVATO. If you have HIV-1 and hepatitis B, the HBV can change (mutate) during your treatment with DOVATO and become harder to treat (resistant). It is not known if DOVATO is safe and effective in people who have HIV-1 and HBV infection.
- Worsening of HBV infection. If you have HBV infection and take DOVATO, your HBV may get worse (flare-up) if you stop taking DOVATO. A “flare-up” is when your HBV infection suddenly returns in a worse way than before. Do not run out of DOVATO. Refill your prescription or talk to your healthcare provider before your DOVATO is all gone. Do not stop DOVATO without first talking to your healthcare provider. If you stop taking DOVATO, your healthcare provider will need to check your health often and do blood tests regularly for several months to check your liver function and monitor your HBV infection. It may be necessary to give you a medicine to treat hepatitis B. Tell your healthcare provider about any new or unusual symptoms you may have after you stop taking DOVATO.
Who should not take DOVATO?
- Do not take DOVATO if you:
- have ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine that contains dolutegravir or lamivudine.
- take dofetilide. Taking DOVATO and dofetilide can cause side effects that may be serious or life-threatening.
What are other possible side effects of DOVATO?
DOVATO can cause serious side effects, including:
- See “What is the most important information I should know about DOVATO?”
- Allergic reactions. Call your healthcare provider right away if you develop a rash with DOVATO. Stop taking DOVATO and get medical help right away if you develop a rash with any of the following signs or symptoms: fever; generally ill feeling; tiredness; muscle or joint aches; blisters or sores in mouth; blisters or peeling of the skin; redness or swelling of the eyes; swelling of the mouth, face, lips or tongue; problems breathing.
- Liver problems. People with a history of hepatitis B or C virus may have an increased risk of developing new or worsening changes in certain liver tests during treatment with DOVATO. Liver problems, including liver failure, have also happened in people without a history of liver disease or other risk factors. Your healthcare provider may do blood tests to check your liver.
- Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get any of the following signs or symptoms of liver problems: your skin or the white part of your eyes turns yellow (jaundice); dark or “tea-colored” urine; light-colored stools (bowel movements); nausea or vomiting; loss of appetite; and/or pain, aching, or tenderness on the right side of your stomach area.
- Too much lactic acid in your blood (lactic acidosis). Too much lactic acid is a serious medical emergency that can lead to death.
- Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get any of the following symptoms that could be signs of lactic acidosis: feel very weak or tired; unusual (not normal) muscle pain; trouble breathing; stomach pain with nausea and vomiting; feel cold, especially in your arms and legs; feel dizzy or lightheaded; and/or a fast or irregular heartbeat.
- Lactic acidosis can also lead to severe liver problems, which can lead to death. Your liver may become large (hepatomegaly) and you may develop fat in your liver (steatosis). Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get any of the signs or symptoms of liver problems which are listed above under “Liver problems”.
- You may be more likely to get lactic acidosis or severe liver problems if you are female or very overweight (obese).
- Changes in your immune system (Immune Reconstitution Syndrome) can happen when you start taking HIV-1 medicines. Your immune system may get stronger and begin to fight infections that have been hidden in your body for a long time. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you start having new symptoms after you start taking DOVATO.
- The most common side effects of DOVATO include: headache, nausea, diarrhea, trouble sleeping, tiredness, and anxiety.
These are not all the possible side effects of DOVATO. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking DOVATO?
Before you take DOVATO, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
- have or have had liver problems, including hepatitis B or C infection.
- have kidney problems.
- are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. One of the medicines in DOVATO (dolutegravir) may harm your unborn baby. Your healthcare provider may prescribe a different medicine than DOVATO if you are planning to become pregnant or if pregnancy is confirmed during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. If you can become pregnant, your healthcare provider may perform a pregnancy test before you start treatment with DOVATO. If you can become pregnant, you and your healthcare provider should talk about the use of effective birth control (contraception) during treatment with DOVATO. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you are planning to become pregnant, you become pregnant, or think you may be pregnant during treatment with DOVATO.
- are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Do not breastfeed if you take DOVATO. You should not breastfeed if you have HIV-1 because of the risk of passing HIV-1 to your baby. DOVATO passes to your baby in your breast milk. Talk with your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Some medicines interact with DOVATO. Keep a list of your medicines and show it to your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine. You can ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for a list of medicines that interact with DOVATO. Do not start taking a new medicine without telling your healthcare provider. Your healthcare provider can tell you if it is safe to take DOVATO with other medicines.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Please read the Patient Information for DOVATO and discuss it with your healthcare provider.
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DOVATO (dolutegravir 50 mg/ lamivudine 300 mg) tablets
TEXT ONSCREEN:
ViiV Healthcare
TEXT ONSCREEN:
Trademarks are owned by or licensed to the ViiV Healthcare group of companies.
©2022 ViiV Healthcare or licensor. DLLVID220016 November 2022 Produced in USA.
TEXT ONSCREEN:
DOVATO (dolutegravir 50 mg/ lamivudine 300 mg)
TEXT ONSCREEN:
What is DOVATO?
ANNOUNCER and ONSCREEN:
DOVATO is a complete prescription regimen to treat HIV-1 in adults who have not received HIV-1 medicines in the past or to replace their current HIV-1 medicines when their doctor determines they meet certain requirements.
TEXT ONSCREEN:
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
ANNOUNCER and ONSCREEN:
What is the most important information I should know about DOVATO?
If you have both HIV-1 infection and Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, DOVATO can cause serious side effects, including:
- Resistant HBV.
- Worsening of HBV infection.
Watch the complete video for more safety information.
TEXT ONSCREEN:
Please see the full Prescribing Information, including Patient Information, at DOVATO.com
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Ann’s switch story
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Ann
ANN:
My name is Ann. I’ve been living with HIV since 1989. A long time. I write. I like to garden.
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Ann, switched to DOVATO, compensated by ViiV Healthcare.
ANN:
I have three adult children. I met my husband when I was 12. We went to the same school together. We were in the same math class. I thought he was a real dork. But then time goes on, and then when I was 16, we really became high school sweethearts. Since I retired, it’ll be two years in August I like to go to small galleries, too. And it’s just wonderful and inspiring to see how people express their creativity. It’s amazing. And then when I go and see colors that people use and how they came up with what they came up with, that’s just fascinating to me. I love all food and I like experimenting on food. We go to restaurants on special occasions. I love experiencing foods that I don’t think I could recreate. It’s a whole new world, and it’s really quite nice.
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diagnosis
ANN:
So, I went to the doctor, she held my hand, and she said, “You’re HIV positive.” I said, “No way.” She said, “Yes, way.” So, that was like a big shock. I only had one partner since I was 16.
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becoming part of the HIV community
ANN:
When I would go to the doctor, people would look at me. And only when I would have my file, they would realize, “Okay, she’s one of us.” I did not feel represented when I see the HIV drug commercials on TV. And, now that I’m retired, I tell more people about my status.
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starting treatment
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Undetectable means the amount of HIV in your blood is below the level that can be measured by a lab test. Results may vary.
ANN:
I recall when I started my first HIV regimen, and there were a lot of pills to take. I remember when I went to the visit and the doctor said, “You’re undetectable.” It feels good. But, you know, with a lot of pills, I was undetectable.
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switching to DOVATO
ANN:
Then, DOVATO appeared, which was really great. Because there are only two medicines in one pill. For me, that’s the answer.
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Ann’s outlook on the future
ANN:
I would say life is full of surprises, and you can’t control everything. And if you have a challenge and there’s a bump in the road, have the confidence that you can take care of it. Just be positive and take action.
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detect this:
No other complete HIV pill uses fewer medicines to help keep you undetectable than DOVATO.
TEXT ONSCREEN:
Ask your doctor about switching to
TEXT ONSCREEN:
[DOVATO logo]
ANNOUNCER and ONSCREEN:
What is DOVATO?
DOVATO is a complete prescription regimen to treat HIV-1 in adults who have not received HIV-1 medicines in the past or to replace their current HIV-1 medicines when their doctor determines they meet certain requirements.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
What is the most important information I should know about DOVATO?
If you have both HIV-1 infection and Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, DOVATO can cause serious side effects, including:
- Resistant HBV. Your healthcare provider will test you for HBV infection before you start treatment with DOVATO. If you have HIV-1 and hepatitis B, the HBV can change (mutate) during your treatment with DOVATO and become harder to treat (resistant). It is not known if DOVATO is safe and effective in people who have HIV-1 and HBV infection.
- Worsening of HBV infection. If you have HBV infection and take DOVATO, your HBV may get worse (flare-up) if you stop taking DOVATO. A “flare-up” is when your HBV infection suddenly returns in a worse way than before. Do not run out of DOVATO. Refill your prescription or talk to your healthcare provider before your DOVATO is all gone. Do not stop DOVATO without first talking to your healthcare provider. If you stop taking DOVATO, your healthcare provider will need to check your health often and do blood tests regularly for several months to check your liver function and monitor your HBV infection. It may be necessary to give you a medicine to treat hepatitis B. Tell your healthcare provider about any new or unusual symptoms you may have after you stop taking DOVATO.
Who should not take DOVATO?
- Do not take DOVATO if you:
- have ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine that contains dolutegravir or lamivudine.
- take dofetilide. Taking DOVATO and dofetilide can cause side effects that may be serious or life-threatening.
What are other possible side effects of DOVATO?
DOVATO can cause serious side effects, including:
- See “What is the most important information I should know about DOVATO?”
- Allergic reactions. Call your healthcare provider right away if you develop a rash with DOVATO. Stop taking DOVATO and get medical help right away if you develop a rash with any of the following signs or symptoms: fever; generally ill feeling; tiredness; muscle or joint aches; blisters or sores in mouth; blisters or peeling of the skin; redness or swelling of the eyes; swelling of the mouth, face, lips or tongue; problems breathing.
- Liver problems. People with a history of hepatitis B or C virus may have an increased risk of developing new or worsening changes in certain liver tests during treatment with DOVATO. Liver problems, including liver failure, have also happened in people without a history of liver disease or other risk factors. Your healthcare provider may do blood tests to check your liver.
- Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get any of the following signs or symptoms of liver problems: your skin or the white part of your eyes turns yellow (jaundice); dark or “tea-colored” urine; light-colored stools (bowel movements); nausea or vomiting; loss of appetite; and/or pain, aching, or tenderness on the right side of your stomach area.
- Too much lactic acid in your blood (lactic acidosis). Too much lactic acid is a serious medical emergency that can lead to death.
- Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get any of the following symptoms that could be signs of lactic acidosis: feel very weak or tired; unusual (not normal) muscle pain; trouble breathing; stomach pain with nausea and vomiting; feel cold, especially in your arms and legs; feel dizzy or lightheaded; and/or a fast or irregular heartbeat.
- Lactic acidosis can also lead to severe liver problems, which can lead to death. Your liver may become large (hepatomegaly) and you may develop fat in your liver (steatosis). Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get any of the signs or symptoms of liver problems which are listed above under “Liver problems”.
- You may be more likely to get lactic acidosis or severe liver problems if you are female or very overweight (obese).
- Changes in your immune system (Immune Reconstitution Syndrome) can happen when you start taking HIV-1 medicines. Your immune system may get stronger and begin to fight infections that have been hidden in your body for a long time. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you start having new symptoms after you start taking DOVATO.
- The most common side effects of DOVATO include: headache, nausea, diarrhea, trouble sleeping, tiredness, and anxiety.
These are not all the possible side effects of DOVATO. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking DOVATO?
Before you take DOVATO, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
- have or have had liver problems, including hepatitis B or C infection.
- have kidney problems.
- are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. One of the medicines in DOVATO (dolutegravir) may harm your unborn baby. Your healthcare provider may prescribe a different medicine than DOVATO if you are planning to become pregnant or if pregnancy is confirmed during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. If you can become pregnant, your healthcare provider may perform a pregnancy test before you start treatment with DOVATO. If you can become pregnant, you and your healthcare provider should talk about the use of effective birth control (contraception) during treatment with DOVATO. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you are planning to become pregnant, you become pregnant, or think you may be pregnant during treatment with DOVATO.
- are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Do not breastfeed if you take DOVATO. You should not breastfeed if you have HIV-1 because of the risk of passing HIV-1 to your baby. DOVATO passes to your baby in your breast milk. Talk with your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Some medicines interact with DOVATO. Keep a list of your medicines and show it to your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine. You can ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for a list of medicines that interact with DOVATO. Do not start taking a new medicine without telling your healthcare provider. Your healthcare provider can tell you if it is safe to take DOVATO with other medicines.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Please read the Patient Information for DOVATO and discuss it with your healthcare provider.
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