ISENTRESS HD vs TIVICAY

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated June 7, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ISENTRESS HD and TIVICAY are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	ISENTRESS HD	TIVICAY
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	RALTEGRAVIR POTASSIUM	DOLUTEGRAVIR SODIUM
Manufacturer	Msd Sub Merck	Viiv Hlthcare
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	Human Immunodeficiency Virus Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitor	Human Immunodeficiency Virus Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitor
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 14 hours
Treats	Hiv Infections	Hiv Infections

isentress hd tivicay

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

RALTEGRAVIR POTASSIUM

DOLUTEGRAVIR SODIUM

Manufacturer

Msd Sub Merck

Viiv Hlthcare

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

Human Immunodeficiency Virus Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitor

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 14 hours

Treats

Hiv Infections

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Isentress Hd and Tivicay?

Isentress Hd contains Raltegravir Potassium, while Tivicay contains Dolutegravir Sodium — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.