List of Treatments for HIV

Apretude (Cabotegravir)

Overview
Apretude is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for adults and adolescents weighing at least 77 pounds to reduce the risk of sexually acquired HIV-1 infection. You must test negative for HIV-1…

Aptivus (Tipranavir)

Overview
Aptivus is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat HIV-1 infection in combination with Norvir (Ritonavir). Aptivus can be used by people who have already begun treatment…

Atripla (Efavirenz/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate)

The Atripla brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. Other brand name or generic alternatives may be available.

Overview
Atripla is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat…

Biktarvy (Bictegravir/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir alafenamide)

Overview Biktarvy is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a complete regimen to treat HIV-1 infection in adults. Biktarvy is a combination drug composed of Bictegravir, Emtricitabine…

Cabenuva (Cabotegravir/Rilpivirine)

Overview
Cabenuva is a combination prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with HIV-1 infection. Cabenuva is indicated as a complete treatment regimen. Cabenuva is used as…

Celexa (Citalopram)

Overview
Celexa is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat depression. Celexa is also known by its drug name, Citalopram. Celexa is an antidepressant of the selective serotonin…

Clinical trials

Overview
Depending on several factors, you may be eligible to participate in clinical trials studying new treatments for HIV. Eligibility may be based on specifics of your condition, such as which strain of HIV you carry…

Combivir (Lamivudine/Zidovudine)

The Combivir brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. Other brand name or generic alternatives may be available.

Overview
Combivir is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as treatment…

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)

Overview
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatments are popular with many people who have HIV. CAM treatments may include nutritional supplements, probiotics, herbal preparations, homeopathy, acupuncture, and…

Complera (Emtricitabine/Rilpivirine/Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate)

Overview
Complera is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a complete treatment regimen for HIV-1 infection in adults. Complera is a combination drug composed of Emtricitabine…

Crixivan (Indinavir)

Overview
Crixivan is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat HIV infection in combination with other antiretroviral medications. Crixivan is also referred to by its drug name…

Delstrigo (Doravirine/Lamivudine/Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate)

Overview
Delstrigo is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a complete regimen to treat HIV-1 infection in adults. Delstrigo is a combination drug composed of Doravirine, Lamivudine…

Descovy (Emtricitabine/Tenofovir alafenamide)

Overview
Descovy is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a treatment to be used in combination with other retroviral agents for HIV-1 infection in adults and children over 12 years of…

Dovato (Dolutegravir/Lamivudine)

Overview
Dovato is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat HIV-1 infection in adults. Dovato is a combination drug composed of Dolutegravir and Lamivudine, which are also known…

Edurant (Rilpivirine)

Overview
Edurant is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat HIV-1 infection in people at least 18 years old who have HIV-1 RNA less than or equal to 100,000 copies/milliliter at the…

Egrifta (Tesamorelin)

Overview
Egrifta is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to reduce excess abdominal fat in adult patients living with HIV and lipodystrophy. Egrifta is also known by its drug name…

Emtriva (Emtricitabine)

Overview
Emtriva is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat HIV-1 infection in combination with other antiretroviral medications. Emtriva is also referred to by its drug name…

Epivir (Lamivudine)

Overview
Epivir is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat HIV-1 infection in combination with other antiretroviral medications. Epivir is also referred to by its drug name…

Epzicom (Abacavir/Lamivudine)

Overview
Epzicom is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat HIV-1 infection in combination with other antiretroviral medications. Epzicom is a combination drug composed of Abacavir…

Evotaz (Atazanavir/Cobicistat)

Overview
Evotaz is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat HIV-1 infection. Evotaz is a combination drug composed of Atazanavir and Cobicistat, which are also known respectively by…

Flu and pneumonia vaccinations

Overview
People with HIV are at greater risk for serious complications from influenza (the flu) and pneumonia. You can protect yourself by receiving flu and pneumonia shots each year. What does it involve? For maximum…

Fuzeon (Enfuvirtide)

Overview
Fuzeon is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat HIV-1 in combination with other antiretroviral medications. Fuzeon is approved for use in people who are experiencing HIV…

Genvoya (Elvitegravir/Cobicistat/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir alafenamide fumarate)

Overview
Genvoya is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a complete treatment regimen for HIV-1 infection. Genvoya is approved for use in people 12 years and older. Genvoya is a…

HPV vaccine

Overview
People with HIV are at greater risk for infections. If you are 26 years old or younger, you can help protect your health by getting vaccinated for human papillomavirus (HPV). This common virus can cause genital…

Intelence (Etravirine)

Overview
Intelence is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat HIV-1 infection in people at least six years old who have already begun treatment for HIV. Intelence is indicated to be…

Invirase (Saquinavir)

Overview
Invirase is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat HIV-1 infection in combination with other antiretroviral medications. Invirase can be used by people 16 years and older…

Isentress (Raltegravir)

Overview
Isentress is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat HIV-1 infection in combination with other antiretroviral medications. Isentress is approved for use in people four…

Kaletra (Lopinavir/Ritonavir)

Overview
Kaletra is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat HIV-1 infection in people 14 days and older in combination with other antiretroviral drugs. Kaletra is a combination drug…

Lexapro (Escitalopram)

Overview
Lexapro is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat major depressive disorder in adults and adolescents between the ages of 12 and 17. Lexapro is also known by its drug…

Lexiva (Fosamprenavir)

The Lexiva brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. Other brand name or generic alternatives may be available.

Overview
Lexiva is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat HIV-1…

Norvir (Ritonavir)

Overview
Norvir is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat HIV-1 infection in combination with other antiretroviral medications. Norvir is also referred to by its drug name…

Odefsey (Emtricitabine/Rilpivirine/Tenofovir alafenamide)

Overview
Odefsey is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a complete regimen to treat HIV-1 infection in people 12 years and older. Odefsey is a combination drug composed of…

Paxil (Paroxetine)

Overview
Paxil is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat depression, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Paxil is also known by its drug name, Paroxetine. Paxil is…

Pifeltro (Doravirine, DOR)

Overview
Pifeltro is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat HIV-1 infection in adults who have not previously received antiretroviral treatment. Pifeltro is recommended to be used…

Prezcobix (Darunavir/Cobicistat)

Overview
Prezcobix is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat HIV-1 infection in adults in combination with other antiretroviral drugs. Prezcobix is a combination drug composed of…

Prezista (Darunavir)

Overview
Prezista is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat HIV-1 infection in combination with other antiretroviral medications in people three years or older. Prezista is also…

Prozac (Fluoxetine)

Overview
Prozac is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat depression. Prozac is also known by its drug name, Fluoxetine. Prozac is an antidepressant of the selective serotonin…

Rescriptor (Delavirdine)

Overview
Rescriptor is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat HIV-1 infection in combination with at least two other antiretroviral medications. Rescriptor is not recommended to be…

Retrovir (Zidovudine/Azidothymidine)

Overview
Retrovir is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat HIV-1 infection in combination with other antiretroviral medications. Retrovir is also referred to by its drug names…

Reyataz (Atazanavir)

Overview
Reyataz is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat HIV-1 infection in combination with other antiretroviral medications in people three months or older. Reyataz is also…

Rukobia (Fostemsavir)

Overview
Rukobia is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat HIV-1 infection in combination with other antiretrovirals. Rukobia is approved for heavily treatment-experienced…

Selzentry (Maraviroc)

Overview
Selzentry is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with CCR5-tropic HIV-1 in combination with other antiretroviral medications. Selzentry is also referred to by…

Stribild (Elvitegravir/Cobicistat/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate)

Overview
Stribild is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a complete treatment regimen for HIV-1 infection in adults. Stribild is a combination drug composed of Elvitegravir…

Sustiva (Efavirenz)

The Sustiva brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. Other brand name or generic alternatives may be available.

Overview
Sustiva is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat…

Symtuza (Darunavir/Cobicistat/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir alafenamide)

Overview
Symtuza is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as treatment for HIV-1 infection in adults. Symtuza is a combination drug composed of Darunavir, Cobicistat, Emtricitabine, and…

Tdap vaccine

Overview
People with HIV are at greater risk for infections. You can help protect your health by ensuring that your vaccinations for tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) are up to date. What does it involve? Most…

Tivicay (Dolutegravir)

Overview
Tivicay is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat HIV-1 infection in combination with other antiretroviral medications. Tivicay is also referred to by its drug name…

Triumeq (Abacavir/Dolutegravir/Lamivudine)

Overview
Triumeq is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat HIV-1 infection. Triumeq is a combination drug composed of Abacavir, Dolutegravir, and Lamivudine, which are also known…

Trizivir (Abacavir/Lamivudine/Zidovudine)

Overview
Trizivir is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat HIV-1 infection in combination with other antiretroviral medications. Trizivir is a combination drug composed of…

Trogarzo (Ibalizumab-uiyk)

Overview
Trogarzo is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat HIV-1 in adults who have already tried several different HIV treatments. Trogarzo may be prescribed in cases of…

Truvada (Emtricitabine/Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate)

Overview
Truvada is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as treatment for HIV-1 infection in combination with other antiretroviral medications in people 12 years and older. Truvada is…

Tybost (Cobicistat)

Overview
Tybost is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat HIV-1 infection in combination with antiretroviral medications. Tybost is also referred to by its drug name, Cobicistat…

Varicella vaccine

Overview
People with HIV are at greater risk for infections. You can help protect your health by ensuring that your vaccination for Varicella (chicken pox) is up to date. You may need a Varicella vaccination if you were…

Videx (Didanosine or Dideoxyinosine)

Overview
Videx is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat HIV-1 infection in combination with other antiretroviral medications. Videx is also referred to by the drug names…

Viracept (Nelfinavir)

Overview
Viracept is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat HIV-1 infection in combination with other antiretroviral medications. Viracept is also referred to by its drug name…

Viramune (Nevirapine)

Overview
Viramune is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat HIV-1 infection in people at least 15 days old. Viramune is recommended in combination with other antiretroviral…

Viread (Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate)

Overview
Viread is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat HIV-1 infection in combination with other antiretroviral medications. Viread is approved for use in people two years and…

Vitekta (Elvitegravir)

Overview
Vitekta is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat HIV-1 infection in combination with Ritonavir and an antiretroviral medication of the protease inhibitor class. Vitekta…

Wellbutrin (Bupropion)

Overview
Wellbutrin is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat depression in adults. Wellbutrin is also known by its drug name, Bupropion. Wellbutrin is an atypical antidepressant…

Zerit (Stavudine)

Overview
Zerit is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat HIV-1 infection in combination with other antiretroviral medications. Zerit is also referred to by its drug name…

Ziagen (Abacavir)

Overview
Ziagen is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat HIV-1 infection in combination with other antiretroviral medications. Ziagen is also referred to by its drug name…

Zoloft (Sertraline)

Overview
Zoloft is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat major depressive disorder in adults. Zoloft is also known by its drug name, Sertraline. Zoloft is an antidepressant of the…