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Pride Help Desk
Have questions? Come to the Independence Level in the Grand Hyatt Washington (host hotel) to get answers. The Pride Help Desk is open 12 – 9 p.m. on Friday, May 25 and 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 26.
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Disclaimer
The sexual orientation or gender identity of attendees, advertisers, presenters and sponsors that participate in DC Black Pride is neither inferred nor implied. The appearance of names or pictorial representation of individuals in this guide does not necessarily indicate the sexual orientation of such individual. DC Black Pride is supported by many advertisers and the Center for Black Equity cannot take responsibility for any claims made by sponsors and advertisers.
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It is our pleasure to welcome you to the 28th annual DC Black Pride. This year’s theme is Communities Together Building Community, and it celebrates the individuality and collective strength of the Black LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) community. Again this year, we have an outstanding lineup of events which includes the Awards Reception, Opening Reception (presented by Impulse Group DC and the AIDS Health Foundation), a Party With A Purpose, a first ever Youth Summit, a Transgender Town Hall, workshops, Poetry Slam, Cultural Arts & Wellness Festival and an array of official DC Black Pride parties for women and men. This is just a sample of the offerings we will have through Memorial Day weekend, review the schedule in this guide and download our app at dcblackpride.org/app for a complete listing of all our activities. DC Black Pride is a program of the Center for Black Equity (CBE). The CBE is a coalition of Black Pride organizers formed to promote a multinational network of LGBT Prides and community-based organizations. Since its founding, DC Black Pride has inspired annual Black LGBT pride events in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Africa continent, and the Caribbean. More than 300,000 individuals attend international Black LGBT Pride events each year.
support the advocacy and advancement of the LGBT community. This year, our week started on Tuesday, May 22 with the DC Black Pride 2018 Awards Reception, and we honored U.S. Congressman John Lewis, D.C. Councilmember Anita Bonds, the late Curtis Etherly, Jr., Lisa Monet Dupree, Impulse Group-DC, Mary Bowman, Achim Jeremiah Howard, Anika Simpson, Anthony Fox, The Crew Club, Octane Public Relations, Genise ChamberWoods and Kathy Neal at the event.
As DC Black Pride approaches its 30th year, it has become a celebration of the collective richness, diversity and accomplishments of the Black LGBT community in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and beyond. Today, more than 40,000 Black LGBT individuals and allies come together during DC Black Pride to fight for LGBT equality, celebrate our heritage and culture as members of both the Black and LGBT communities, and promote health and wellness for the community through educational workshops, culturally enriching activities and health screenings. Welcome to our Nation’s Capital — enjoy yourself, have fun and stay safe!
Each year at DC Black Pride, we honor an outstanding slate of award recipients who
Earl D. Fowlkes Jr. President/CEO Center for Black Equity
Kenya Hutton Program Director DC Black Pride
SATURDAY WORKSHOPS 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Grown Folks Speak Out II: Elders World Café – Washington, DC and Beyond Facilitator: Mary’s House for Older Adults, Inc. Grand Hyatt Washington, Independence Ballroom B This year’s World Café is being produced in conjunction with the Center for Black Equity to provide a vehicle for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender queer/same-gender loving (LGBTQ/SGL) seniors (and others) to dialogue about their lived experiences. Participants from Washington, DC and beyond will share their unique experiences on the topics of aging, spirituality, housing, care-giving, isolation and discrimination. Mary’s House for Older Adults will capture the lived experiences of older, Black Americans who identify as LGBTQ/SGL and who came of age before people began living openly and when being LGBTQ/SQL was often misunderstood and grounds for fear, harassment, discrimination and even death. . 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Hip Hop In Heels Exercise Session Facilitator: Lawrence Goodman Jr. aka The LJexperience Grand Hyatt Washington, Lafayette Park/Farragut Square Hip Hop In Heels is an erotic way to exercise. This program makes you feel sexy while burning calories and toning your legs. The routine is fun and at the class’ pace, so you don’t have to worry about feeling left behind. If you can’t work out in heels, flats are welcome. You will learn the art of balance and vogue in this 45-minute cardio, toning and dance class. Lawrence’s love of dance, combined with the curiosity of what it feels like to be up in pumps, creates a dynamic experience. When the two worlds collide, he puts his gifts to work to create a fun and fierce fitness environment — The LJExperience.
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Resume Writing & Interview Prep Workshop Facilitator: Booz Allen Hamilton Grand Hyatt Washington, Independence Ballroom G This workshop will provide an overview of the basics of the job application process including best practices for resumes, cover letters and interviewing. Following the general overview, participants will divide into groups facilitated by Booz Allen Hamilton consultants. Feedback will be provided on your cover letters and resumes. If participants do not have a resume there will be resume writing stations with
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Youth Summit Facilitators: Youth Pride Alliance and SMYAL Grand Hyatt Washington, Franklin Square The first ever Youth Summit at DC Black Pride will feature a panel of young Black LGBTQ people under the age of 24, for a moderated discussion about issues affecting our community. Topics will include healthy relationships and intimate partner violence, having a fun and healthy sex life, and community activism for Black LGBTQ millennials. There will be a Q&A session where audience participation is encouraged.
2 – 4 p.m.
Transgender Town Hall - May is? “All About Trans” Grand Hyatt Washington, Independence Ballroom G The Black Transgender community continues to grow stronger and develop their collective voice in the face of transphobia, violence, lack of employment opportunities, HIV/AIDS and homelessness. The resilience and progress of the Black Transgender community is remarkable considering these and other obstacles. This town hall format will allow members of the Transgender community and their allies to explore the issues that are important to them in a “safe space.”
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ManDate: Ain’t Nothin’ Like the Real Thing Baby Facilitator: Darryl Moch and Terrance Payton Grand Hyatt Washington, Independence Ballroom H Put your gym-bod on, get your hair cut, put your swag on, run the extra mile, keep it slim so they like you? Get your sexy on, don’t be shy, boy. Take it off. This is what you want, to belong, so they like you...Pride is here and there’s more to celebrate. If you know what to bring to the party. Let’s chat about it.
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“Ask the Doc” Women’s Sexual Health Workshop Facilitator: Dr. R. Jones, MD, FACOG, Attending Physician OB/GYN, University of Maryland Prince Georges Hospital Center and United Medical Center Grand Hyatt Washington, Independence Ballroom F DC Black Pride is offering our first workshop dedicated to women’s sexual health. Women who identify as lesbian, bisexual or transgender encounter barriers to health care that include concerns about confidentiality and disclosure, discriminatory attitudes and treatment, limited access to health care and health insurance, and often a limited understanding as to what their health risks may be. The goal of this workshop is to provide an informative and non-biased symposium of reproductive health care information, testing and referrals for LBT women of color. Anonymous questions can be submitted via mobile phone throughout the workshop.
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SCHEDULE Schedule Notes
Male Parties • Daryl Wilson Promotions, LLC’s Wet Dreamz The Luxury Edition darylwilsondc.com • Omega Entertainment in collaboration with K5 and Xavier Entertainment’s Supreme Fantasy omegapartydc.com
Tuesday, May 22
Thursday, May 24
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. 2018 DC Black Pride Awards Reception The Park at 14th, 920 14th St. NW, WDC 20005
5 – 10 p.m. Welcome to DC “UNLEASHED” Happy Hour (Unleashed DC 2018) MVP Lounge, 1015 7th Street NW, WDC 20001
Wednesday, May 23
5:30 p.m. Using Black Political Power to End HIV Panel Discussion Presented by Impulse Group DC and the Human Rights Campaign Grand Hyatt Washington, Independence Ballroom
7 p.m. – 2 a.m. Wicked Wednesday - DC Pride Kickoff (Wet Dreamz The Luxury Edition) FELT Lounge at MGM National Harbor Resort & Casino, 101 MGM National Ave, Oxon Hill, Md. 20745
Wet Dreamz The Luxury Edition (men)
Female Parties • A 2 Zee Events, MIMSOL Entertainment and Onyx Entertainment’s Unleashed DC 2018 unleasheddc.com • TMS Entertainment’s UNCNZRD dcpride2018.eventbee.com
UNCNZRD(women)
The Center for Black Equity has partnered with several organizations to provide various social events and parties. The social events and parties are planned and managed by the organization listed. If a social event or party is not listed in this guide, it is not an official DC Black Pride event. Partner organizations are:
Unleashed DC 2018 (women)
If an event is not listed below, it is not an officially recognized DCBP event. All events being held in the Grand Hyatt Washington (host hotel) are complimentary unless otherwise noted.
Supreme Fantasy (men)
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Anika Simpson
Welmore Cook Award
Curtis L. Etherly Jr. (Posthumous)
Anthony Fox
Welmore Cook Award
Mary Bowman
Curtis L. Etherly Jr. Ally Award
Unsung Hero Award
DC Allen The Crew Club
Everett E. Hamilton Octane Public Relations
DC Black Pride Small Business Award
Genise Chambers-Woods President’s Award
DC Black Pride Small Business Award
Kathy Neal
Charlotte Smallwood Volunteer of the Year Award
D.C. Councilmember Anita Bonds
U.S. Congressman John Lewis
Achim Jeremiah Howard
Lisa Monet Dupree
Eleanor Holmes Norton Award
Eleanor Holmes Norton Award
Unsung Hero Award
Earlene Budd Award
Impulse Group DC
DC Black Pride Leadership Award
Awards were presented on Tuesday, May 22 at the 2018 DC Black Pride Awards Reception. Read the award winners biographies at dcblackpride.org.
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9:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. Genesis Chapter X (Supreme Fantasy) Barcode, 1101 17th St NW, WDC 20036 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. The Set Up - Welcome to DC Party (Wet Dreamz The Luxury Edition) Club Elevate, 15 K St NE, WDC 20002
Friday, May 25 12 – 9 p.m. Pride Help Desk Open Grand Hyatt Washington, Independence Level 5 – 9 p.m. Pride Exhibit Hall Open Grand Hyatt Washington, Independence Level 3 – 9 p.m. Happy Hour/Meet & Greet Happy Hour/ Meet & Greet (Wet Dreamz The Luxury Edition) Grand Hyatt Washington
6 – 9 p.m. HIV/AIDS and STI Testing Grand Hyatt Washington, McPherson Square/Franklin Square 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. DC Black Pride Opening Reception Black Joy Experience Presented by Impulse Group DC and the AIDS Healthcare Foundation Grand Hyatt Washington, Independence Ballroom 9 – 11 p.m. The Intergenerationally Queer (IQ) Project Workshop/Panel Discussion Presented by Women in the Life Association, National LGBTQ Task Force and Center for Black Equity Grand Hyatt Washington, Independence Ballroom E, D 10 p.m. – 1 a.m. Game Room Open Grand Hyatt Washington, McPherson Square
Supreme Fantasy (men)
5 – 9 p.m. The Pregame Happy Hour (Supreme Fantasy) Grand Hyatt Washington
Wet Dreamz The Luxury Edition (men)
8 p.m. – 1 a.m. #SlayTheVote Ball 2018 Presented by Icon Charles Khan, Legendary Duante Balenciaga and Legendary Twiggy Pucci Garcon. Sponsored by Impulse Group DC and Center for Black Equity Grand Hyatt Washington, Independence Ballroom
UNCNZRD(women)
7 p.m. – 1 a.m. Welcome 2 DC Mix’her (UNCNZRD) Pure Lounge (upstairs), 1326 U St NW, WDC 20009
4 – 6 p.m. Sexual Health Symposium: “Sex, Lies & Video Tapes” Presented by HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, STD and TB Administration, District of Columbia Department of Health Grand Hyatt Washington, Independence Ballroom E, D
Unleashed DC 2018 (women)
Thursday, May 24 , cont’d
10 p.m. – 3 a.m. Wet and Sexy Ladies Party (UNCNZRD) Abigail DC (previously Huxley), 1730 M St NW, WDC 20036
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2 – 7 a.m. Afterhours “Warehouse Edition” (IgniteDMV)
Saturday, May 26 9:30 a.m. – 2 :30 p.m. Grown Folks Speak Out II: Elders World Café – Washington, DC and Beyond Presented by Mary’s House for Older Adults, Inc. Grand Hyatt Washington, Independence Ballroom B 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Pride Exhibit Hall Open Pride Help Desk Open Grand Hyatt Washington, Independence Level 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Hip Hop & Heels Exercise Session Facilitator: Lawrence Goodman Jr. aka The LJexperience Grand Hyatt Washington, Lafayette Park/Farragut Square
2 – 4 p.m. Transgender Town Hall - May is? “All About Trans” Facilitators: Ruby Corado, Karen Kendra Holmes, Mininster Paul Gracy-Neal and Tyra Paylor Grand Hyatt Washington, Independence Ballroom G 2 – 4 p.m. ManDate: Ain’t Nothin’ Like the Real Thing Baby Facilitators: Darryl Moch and Terrance Payton Grand Hyatt Washington, Independence Ballroom H
Supreme Fantasy (men)
2 – 4 p.m. Youth Summit Facilitators: Youth Pride Alliance and SMYAL Grand Hyatt Washington, Franklin Square
Wet Dreamz The Luxury Edition (men)
11 p.m. – 3 a.m. Allure All White Party (Unleashed DC 2018) Bistro Bistro, 1727 Connecticut Ave NW, WDC 20009
1 – 4 p.m. DC Black Pride Literary Café: Remembering James Baldwin Hosted by Marcel Emerson Grand Hyatt Washington, Lafayette Park
UNCNZRD(women)
10:30 p.m. – 4 a.m. Rock The Block All Male Super Party (Wet Dreamz The Luxury Edition) Ziegfeld’s/Secrets, 1824 Half St SW, WDC 20024
12 – 2 p.m. Resume Writing & Interview Prep Workshop Presented by Booz Allen Hamilton Grand Hyatt Washington, Independence Ballroom G
Unleashed DC 2018 (women)
10 p.m. – 4 a.m. The 3,000 Men Big Bang Mega Party (Supreme Fantasy) Karma, 2221 Adams Pl NE, WDC 20018
2 – 4 p.m. “Ask the Doc” Women’s Sexual Health Workshop Facilitator: Dr. R. Jones, MD, FACOG, Attending Physician OB/GYN, University of Maryland Prince Georges Hospital Center and United Medical Center Grand Hyatt Washington, Independence Ballroom F 21
2 – 9 p.m. Baewatch - Legendary Chill Out Day Party (Wet Dreamz The Luxury Edition) The Park at 14th, 920 14th St NW, WDC 20005 3 – 10 p.m. Candyland (Unleashed DC 2018) Stadium Nightclub, 2127 Queens Chapel Road, NE DC 20018 3:30 – 7:30 p.m. 6th Annual Party with a Purpose Old School Dance Party Presented by Mary’s House for Older Adults, Inc. Grand Hyatt Washington, Independence Ballroom C, D, E » Donation: $40 advance, $50 door 4 – 9:30 p.m. Royal Men In White Super Party (Supreme Fantasy) SAX Restaurant and Lounge, 734 11th St NW, WDC 20001 7 – 9 p.m. Poetry Slam Hosted by Mary Bowman Presented in collaboration with HoneyCoated Nightlife Grand Hyatt Washington, Independence Ballroom G,F 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. Game Room Open Grand Hyatt Washington, McPherson Square 9 p.m. - 1 am. Underground Soul Saturday Presented by Women in the Life Association Grand Hyatt Washington, Independence Ballroom C,D,E » Ticket: $20 22
10 p.m. DC Pride Lesbian Mega Party (UNCNZRD) Power Nightclub (XS Nightclub), 2335 Bladensburg Rd NE, WDC 20018 10 p.m. – 4 a.m. The Culture: Men N White - The World’s Largest Hip Hop Party (Wet Dreamz The Luxury Edition) Echostage, 2135 Queens Chapel Rd NE, WDC 20018 10 p.m. – 4 a.m. The 5,000 Men Supreme Fantasy Mega Party (Supreme Fantasy) Bliss Super Club, 2221 24th Pl NE, WDC 20018 11 p.m. – 4 a.m. Chocolate City Invasion: The MEGA Women’s Party (Unleashed DC 2018) Howard Theater, 620 T St NW, WDC 20001 2 – 7 a.m. Afterhours “Warehouse Edition” (IgniteDMV) 3 a.m. until The Red Eye After Hours (Supreme Fantasy) DC Eagle, 3701 Benning Rd NE, WDC 20019
Sunday, May 27 9 – 11 a.m. Pride Praise Grand Hyatt Washington, Independence Ballroom C,B 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. The Finale DC Pride Lesbian Brunch and Day Party (UNCNZRD) 12 Twelve, 1210 H St NE, WDC 20002
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An Oral History Collection: The Intersection of HIV and Whitman-Walker Health in Washington, DC “I went in Whitman-Walker and I asked them – I literally told them I didn’t have no insurance and I wasn’t working and that I had AIDS and that I needed to try to get insurance. The guy that worked with me – I can’t remember his name – was as good as gold. Then he signed me up with Dr. Martins. Dr. Martins ran all the tests and actually after the tests came back he said, you are HIV-positive; you don’t have AIDS. You’re just HIV-positive. There’s a big difference in that. That made me feel better because I personally had been sitting there every year of my life saying, ‘I’m not going to live to see the next year ‘cause I have AIDS.’ But I don’t have AIDS. I’m just HIV-positive. That’s a big difference. I didn’t learn that until I went to Dr. Martins. To this day, I praise Dr. Martins for everything he has done for me and everything that he is still doing for me – each and every day of my life.”
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12 – 4 p.m. Communities Building Communities Pride Brunch Presented by Honey Coated Nightlyfe Cheers @ The Big Chair, 2122 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, WDC 20020 1 – 9 p.m. Epic Live (Wet Dreamz The Luxury Edition) The Bullpen at Half Street Fairgrounds, 1201 Half St SE, WDC 20003
2 – 7 a.m. Afterhours “Warehouse Edition” (IgniteDMV)
Monday, May 28
4 p.m. African-American Collective Theater (ACT) presents MOUTH PIECE/s First Congregational United Church of Christ, 945 G St. NW, WDC 20001
12 – 7 p.m. Cultural Arts & Wellness Festival (The Outdoor Festival in The Park) Fort Dupont Park, 3600 Minnesota Ave SE, WDC 20019
4 – 9:30 p.m. The Annual Manhunt Day Party (Supreme Fantasy) Ultrabar, 911 F St NW, WDC 20004
12 – 7 p.m. Daryl Wilson presents The Outdoor Festival in The Park Fort Dupont Park, 3600 Minnesota Ave SE, WDC 20019
4 – 10 p.m. THE FINALE: Pride Closeout Rooftop Day Party (Unleashed DC 2018) Avery’s Bar and Lounge, 1370 H St NE, WDC 20002
4 – 9 p.m. The Rooftop Party (Supreme Fantasy) Eden Lounge DC, 1716 I St NW, WDC 20006
8 p.m. African-American Collective Theater (ACT) presents MOUTH PIECE/s First Congregational United Church of Christ, 945 G St. NW, WDC 20001
8 p.m. – 2 a.m. Take It Off - Dance Party (Wet Dreamz The Luxury Edition) Ziegfeld’s/Secrets, 1824 Half St SW, WDC 20024
8 p.m. – 4 a.m. Men N Demand Super Party - Daryl Wilson Sundays @ Park (Wet Dreamz The Luxury Edition) The Park at 14th, 920 14th St NW, WDC 20005
9 p.m. – 2 a.m. The Legendary Meatloaf Apocalypse Chapter X (Supreme Fantasy) Stadium Club, 2127 Queens Chapel Rd NE, WDC 20018
10 p.m. – 3 a.m. Melanin Magic Aqua Club & Lounge, 1818 New York Ave NE, WDC 20002 24
10 p.m. – 4 a.m. Match! The National Traffic Light Hookup Party (Supreme Fantasy) Decades DC, 1219 Connecticut Ave NW, WDC 20036
INDEPENDENCE LEVEL
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What is TRUVADA for PrEP? TRUVADA for PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a prescription medicine that is used together with safer sex practices to help reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 through sex. This use is only for HIV-negative adults who are at high risk of getting HIV-1. To help determine your risk of getting HIV-1, talk openly with your healthcare provider about your sexual health. Ask your healthcare provider if you have questions about how to prevent getting HIV. Always practice safer sex and use condoms to lower the chance of sexual contact with body fluids. Never reuse or share needles or other items that have body fluids on them.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION What is the most important information I should know about TRUVADA for PrEP? Before taking TRUVADA for PrEP: You must be HIV-negative before you start taking TRUVADA for PrEP. You must get tested to make sure that you do not already have HIV-1. Do not take TRUVADA to reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 unless you are confirmed to be HIV-negative. Many HIV-1 tests can miss HIV-1 infection in a person who has recently become infected. If you have flu-like symptoms, you could have recently become infected with HIV-1. Tell your healthcare provider if you had a flu-like illness within the last month before starting or at any time while taking TRUVADA for PrEP. Symptoms of new HIV-1 infection include tiredness, fever, joint or muscle aches, headache, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, night sweats, and/or enlarged lymph nodes in the neck or groin. While taking TRUVADA for PrEP: You must continue to use safer sex practices. Just taking TRUVADA for PrEP may not keep you from getting HIV-1. You must stay HIV-negative to keep taking TRUVADA for PrEP: Get tested for HIV-1 at least every 3 months. If you think you were exposed to HIV-1, tell your healthcare provider right away. To further help reduce your risk of getting HIV-1: Know your HIV status and the HIV status of your partners. Get tested for other sexually transmitted infections. Other infections make it easier for HIV to infect you.
Get information and support to help reduce risky sexual behavior, such as having fewer sex partners. Do not miss any doses of TRUVADA. Missing doses may increase your risk of getting HIV-1 infection. If you do become HIV-1 positive, you need more medicine than TRUVADA alone to treat HIV-1. TRUVADA by itself is not a complete treatment for HIV-1. If you have HIV-1 and take only TRUVADA, your HIV-1 may become harder to treat over time. TRUVADA can cause serious side effects: Worsening of hepatitis B (HBV) infection. TRUVADA is not approved to treat HBV. If you have HBV and stop taking TRUVADA, your HBV may suddenly get worse. Do not stop taking TRUVADA without first talking to your healthcare provider, as they will need to monitor your health. Who should not take TRUVADA for PrEP? Do not take TRUVADA for PrEP if you: Already have HIV-1 infection or if you do not know your HIV-1 status. If you are HIV-1 positive, you need to take other medicines with TRUVADA to treat HIV-1. TRUVADA by itself is not a complete treatment for HIV-1. If you have HIV-1 and take only TRUVADA, your HIV-1 may become harder to treat over time. Also take certain medicines to treat hepatitis B infection. What are the other possible side effects of TRUVADA for PrEP? Serious side effects of TRUVADA may also include: Kidney problems, including kidney failure. Your healthcare provider may do blood tests to check your kidneys before and during treatment with TRUVADA. If you develop kidney problems, your healthcare provider may tell you to stop taking TRUVADA. Too much lactic acid in your blood (lactic acidosis), which is a serious but rare medical emergency that can lead to death. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get these symptoms: weakness or being more tired than usual, unusual muscle pain, being short of breath or fast breathing, stomach pain with nausea and vomiting, cold or blue hands and feet, feel dizzy or lightheaded, or a fast or abnormal heartbeat. Severe liver problems, which in rare cases can lead to death. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get these symptoms: skin or the white part of your eyes turns yellow, dark “tea-colored” urine, light-colored stools, loss of appetite for several days or longer, nausea, or stomach-area pain.
Please see Important Facts about TRUVADA for PrEP including important warnings on the following page.
I’m passionate, not impulsive. I know who I am. And I make choices that fit my life. TRUVADA for PrEP™ is a once-daily prescription medicine that can help reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 when taken every day and used together with safer sex practices. TRUVADA for PrEP is only for adults who are at high risk of getting HIV through sex. You must be HIV-negative before you start taking TRUVADA for PrEP.
Ask your doctor about your risk of getting HIV-1 infection and if TRUVADA for PrEP may be right for you. Bone problems, including bone pain, softening, or thinning, which may lead to fractures. Your healthcare provider may do tests to check your bones. Common side effects in people taking TRUVADA for PrEP are stomach-area (abdomen) pain, headache, and decreased weight. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effects that bother you or do not go away. What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking TRUVADA for PrEP? All your health problems. Be sure to tell your healthcare provider if you have or have had any kidney, bone, or liver problems, including hepatitis. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if TRUVADA can harm your unborn baby. If you become pregnant while taking TRUVADA for PrEP, talk to your healthcare provider to decide if you should keep taking TRUVADA.
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If you are breastfeeding (nursing) or plan to breastfeed. Do not breastfeed. If you become HIV-positive, HIV can be passed to the baby in breast milk. All the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. TRUVADA may interact with other medicines. Keep a list of all your medicines and show it to your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine. If you take certain other medicines with TRUVADA, your healthcare provider may need to check you more often or change your dose. These medicines include certain medicines to treat hepatitis C (HCV) infection. 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.
IMPORTANT FACTS
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This is only a brief summary of important information about taking TRUVADA for PrEPTM (pre-exposure prophylaxis) to help reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 infection. This does not replace talking to your healthcare provider about your medicine.
MOST IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT TRUVADA FOR PrEP Before starting TRUVADA for PrEP: • You must be HIV-1 negative. You must get tested to make sure that you do not already have HIV-1. Do not take TRUVADA for PrEP to reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 unless you are confirmed to be HIV-1 negative. • Many HIV-1 tests can miss HIV-1 infection in a person who has recently become infected. Symptoms of new HIV-1 infection include flu-like symptoms, tiredness, fever, joint or muscle aches, headache, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, night sweats, and/or enlarged lymph nodes in the neck or groin. Tell your healthcare provider if you have had a flu-like illness within the last month before starting TRUVADA for PrEP. While taking TRUVADA for PrEP: • You must continue to use safer sex practices. Just taking TRUVADA for PrEP may not keep you from getting HIV-1.
• You must stay HIV-negative to keep taking TRUVADA for PrEP. Get tested for HIV-1 at least every 3 months while taking TRUVADA for PrEP. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you think you were exposed to HIV-1 or have a flu-like illness while taking TRUVADA for PrEP. • If you do become HIV-1 positive, you need more medicine than TRUVADA alone to treat HIV-1. If you have HIV-1 and take only TRUVADA, your HIV-1 may become harder to treat over time. • See the “How to Further Reduce Your Risk” section for more information. w
TRUVADA may cause serious side effects, including: • Worsening of hepatitis B (HBV) infection. TRUVADA is not approved to treat HBV. If you have HBV, your HBV may suddenly get worse if you stop taking TRUVADA. Do not stop taking TRUVADA without first talking to your healthcare provider, as they will need to check your health regularly for several months.
ABOUT TRUVADA FOR PrEP TRUVADA for PrEP is a prescription medicine used together with safer sex practices to help reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 through sex. This use is only for HIV-negative adults who are at high risk of getting HIV-1. • To help determine your risk of getting HIV-1, talk openly with your healthcare provider about your sexual health.
Do NOT take TRUVADA for PrEP if you: • Already have HIV-1 infection or if you do not know your HIV-1 status. • Take certain medicines to treat hepatitis B infection.
HOW TO TAKE TRUVADA FOR PrEP • Take 1 tablet once a day, every day, not just when you think you have been exposed to HIV-1. • Do not miss any doses. Missing doses may increase your risk of getting HIV-1 infection. • Use TRUVADA for PrEP together with condoms and safer sex practices.
• Get tested for HIV-1 at least every 3 months. You must stay HIV-negative to keep taking TRUVADA for PrEP.
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF TRUVADA FOR PrEP TRUVADA can cause serious side effects, including: • Those in the “Most Important Information About TRUVADA for PrEP" section. • New or worse kidney problems, including kidney failure. • Too much lactic acid in your blood (lactic acidosis), which is a serious but rare medical emergency that can lead to death. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get these symptoms: weakness or being more tired than usual, unusual muscle pain, being short of breath or fast breathing, stomach pain with nausea and vomiting, cold or blue hands and feet, feel dizzy or lightheaded, or a fast or abnormal heartbeat.
• Severe liver problems, which in rare cases can lead to death. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get these symptoms: skin or the white part of your eyes turns yellow, dark “tea-colored” urine, light-colored stools, loss of appetite for several days or longer, nausea, or stomach-area pain. • Bone problems. Common side effects in people taking TRUVADA for PrEP include stomach-area (abdomen) pain, headache, and decreased weight. These are not all the possible side effects of TRUVADA. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any new symptoms while taking TRUVADA for PrEP. Your healthcare provider will need to do tests to monitor your health before and during treatment with TRUVADA for PrEP.
BEFORE TAKING TRUVADA FOR PrEP Tell your healthcare provider if you: • Have or have had any kidney, bone, or liver problems, including hepatitis. • Have any other medical conditions. • Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. • Are breastfeeding (nursing) or plan to breastfeed. Do not breastfeed. If you become HIV-positive, HIV can pass to the baby in breast milk.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take: • Keep a list that includes all prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements, and show it to your healthcare provider and pharmacist. • Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist about medicines that should not be taken with TRUVADA for PrEP.
HOW TO FURTHER REDUCE YOUR RISK • Know your HIV status and the HIV status of your partners. • Get tested for other sexually transmitted infections. Other infections make it easier for HIV to infect you.
• Get information and support to help reduce risky sexual behavior, such as having fewer sex partners. • Do not share needles or personal items that can have blood or body fluids on them.
GET MORE INFORMATION • This is only a brief summary of important information about TRUVADA for PrEP. Talk to your healthcare provider or pharmacist to learn more, including how to prevent HIV infection.
• Go to start.truvada.com or call 1-800-GILEAD-5 • If you need help paying for your medicine, visit start.truvada.com for program information.
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