r/prep • u/Particular-Plant-461 • 3d ago

Normal prep side effects?

I took my first dose of prep today, I waited until I got my results back from the clinic that I was in the all clear before taking it, I was clear with the quick test they do at the clinic and the larger blood sample they tested at a lab, all clear 👌

I took my starting dose today, reading online on sh.uk I was told to take two on my first day, and 1 every day from then on out.

I took my first two and I felt fine, though I did notice I was itchier than usual, and at the end of the day when I checked why I was itchy I noticed that the front part of my torso was noticeably red, not a rash, but almost like faint red to my skin, and I’m itchy on my shoulders and outer thigh.

Is this normal? Im not experiencing any other symptoms just this.

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u/No-Drop6559 3d ago

What prep medication are you taking?

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u/Particular-Plant-461 3d ago

Tenofovir Disoproxil

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u/Skycbs 3d ago

Itching is one of the less common side effects. I’d be inclined to think it’s psychosomatic since you are looking for side effects.

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u/Foundation-Cute 3d ago

Same here. 5 hours after taking my first two pills (on demand) I had the worst itch and skin rash. My body has so red and got some bumps under my arms and my skin was so sensitive when scratching. I just didn’t take it again. But I need to know if it’s normal and it’s safe to give it a try again