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What Causes A Rash Around The Groin Area After Taking Truvada?

Just started taking Truvada and Isentress for prophylaxis as I had needlestick injury two days ago. Now, I have rash in my left part of my abdomen and left side groin area and sometimes I had bouts of going to the bathroom to urinate but I would only void a little, and at times, I feel like under the weather after I take a dose of the medications. I m afraid that I might have got infected from the needlestic injury which is making me more worried.
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Hi,

It may not be related to Truvada. It may be a fungal infection. As the first line of management, you can apply Clotrimazole ointment. If symptoms persist, better to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated.

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What Causes A Rash Around The Groin Area After Taking Truvada?

Hi, It may not be related to Truvada. It may be a fungal infection. As the first line of management, you can apply Clotrimazole ointment. If symptoms persist, better to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.