Pylera and Truvada drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Pylera (bismuth subcitrate potassium; metronidazole; tetracycline) and Truvada (emtricitabine; tenofovir disoproxil fumarate). Common drug interactions include anhedonia among females and pain among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Pylera and Truvada. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 11 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Pylera?

Pylera has active ingredients of bismuth subcitrate potassium; metronidazole; tetracycline. eHealthMe is studying from 1,036 Pylera users. Check the latest studies of Pylera.

What is Truvada?

Truvada has active ingredients of emtricitabine; tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. It is often used in hiv infection. eHealthMe is studying from 76,246 Truvada users. Check the latest studies of Truvada.



On Aug, 01, 2026

11 people who take Pylera and Truvada together, and have interactions are studied.

Pylera and Truvada drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Pylera and Truvada, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
  2. Anxiety
  3. Emotional distress
  4. Pain
  5. Bone density decreased
  6. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break)
  7. Tooth loss
  8. Depression
  9. Fracture
  10. Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal)

male:

  1. Pain
  2. Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
  3. Muscular weakness (muscle weakness)
  4. Osteomalacia (softening of the bones due to a lack of vitamin d)
  5. Rib fracture
  6. Bone density decreased
  7. Acute stress disorder
  8. Cd4 lymphocytes decreased
  9. Constipation
  10. Depression

What are the common drug interactions of Pylera and Truvada, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

  1. Abdominal discomfort
  2. Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
  3. Anxiety
  4. Bone density decreased
  5. Cardiac amyloidosis (protein deposition in heart)
  6. Cardiac disorder
  7. Chronic kidney disease
  8. Drug resistance (reduction in effectiveness of a drug)
  9. Emotional distress
  10. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

  1. Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
  2. Anxiety
  3. Emotional distress
  4. Pain
  5. Bone density decreased
  6. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break)
  7. Tooth loss
  8. Depression
  9. Fracture
  10. Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal)

50-59:

  1. Pain
  2. Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
  3. Rib fracture
  4. Acute stress disorder
  5. Cd4 lymphocytes decreased
  6. Constipation
  7. Depression
  8. Dermatitis (inflammation of the skin resulting from direct irritation by an external agent or an allergic reaction to it)
  9. Drug eruption (adverse drug reaction of the skin)
  10. Dry throat

60+:

n/a

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Hepatitis C: 1 person, 9.09%
  2. Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (disease of the human immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (hiv)): 1 person, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on bismuth subcitrate potassium; metronidazole; tetracycline and emtricitabine; tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (the active ingredients of Pylera and Truvada, respectively), and Pylera and Truvada (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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