Is it safe to take truvada (emtricitabine and tenofovir) while pregnant or breastfeeding?

Yes: Truvada (emtricitabine and tenofovir) is a pregnancy category b drug, meaning generally safe in pregnancy. However, it is unsafe in breastfeeding.

Category B: Emtricitabine-tenofovir has been assigned to pregnancy category b by the fda. Animal studies have failed to reveal evidence of embryofetal toxicity or teratogenicity. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. However, emtricitabine-tenofovir has been evaluated in a limited number of women during pregnancy and postpartum.