Connect with others who understand.

Sign up Log in
Resources
About myHIVteam
Powered By
Real members of myHIVteam have posted questions and answers that support our community guidelines, and should not be taken as medical advice. Looking for the latest medically reviewed content by doctors and experts? Visit our resource section.

Has Anyone Else Experienced Significant Weight Gain With Genvoya?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Flint, MI

I was previously on Atripla and my doc switched me to Genvoya at the beginning of last year. There was no reason to switch except Genvoya was the top one a day.

Since being on the new drug, I have gained a significant amount of weight. To the tune of 60 pounds. On top of that, I’ve experienced weird itching all over my body.

Has anyone else gone through this? I don’t want to be on this if this is a side effect.

March 10, 2018
View reactions
A myHIVteam Member

Both my best friend and I have gained lots of weight and it had settled in our upper bellies.we started the new Isentress once a day and I end up really hungry about 3 hours after I take it. It's depressing, the only thing that really makes me sad these days.

October 26, 2018
A myHIVteam Member

When I was diagnosed about 3 years ago I was on Stribild then went to Genvoya. I was weighing 170. I was so sick when I felt better I gained 100 lbs in a year. I’ve lost 30 on the last few months.

October 14, 2018
A myHIVteam Member

I've gained 35 lbs since starting Genvoya almost a year ago and it's mostly stomach weight. I'll stop taking this drug if this is a side effect.

September 23, 2018
A myHIVteam Member

I have gained 30 lbs on Genvoya my cholesterol level.. also has skyrocketed.. i workoutsnt eat healtthy.. so doesnt make sense...

June 3, 2018
A myHIVteam Member

I have been on Genvoya for 9 months and I have gained 35 pounds. Nothing seems to prevent the steady gain. No other side effects. For 48 years I never weighed more that 165. Thanks to Genvoya, now I am at 190 and climbing, and all in my mid section. I am looking into switching to something else. This is just trading in one set of problems for a while other set.

May 30, 2018

Related content

View All

Genvoya Isn’t The Miracle I Expected...anyone Else Having A Time With It And Switched To Another ART?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Fayetteville, GA

Anyone On Juluca Or Its Components Endurant And Tivicay?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Fayetteville, GA

Who's On Genvoya & Is It Making You Gain Weight?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Jacksonville, FL
Continue with Facebook
Continue with Google
By joining, you accept our Terms of Use, and acknowledge our collection, sharing, and use of your data in accordance with our Health Data Policy and Privacy policies.Your privacy is our priority Lock Icon
Already a Member? Log in