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Has Anyone Went On The Shots Instead Of Pills And How Did It Go?

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Princeton, WV
August 8, 2023
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A myHIVteam Member

Yes, I am on Suncenla and I still take Descovy and Tivicay one tablet of each daily. It is going well! I have no side effects! It is given twice a year! It was approved on December of 2022! It's for long term HIV patients who have built a resistance of all HIV medication. On day one I received two injections in my stomach and two tablets. Then on day two I take two more tablets . That was in March of 2023! My second injection is on August 18, 2023! I was undetectable when I started this regiment and I am still undetectable today! I asked my doctor who can take Suncenla and he told me that it is not for newly diagnosed HIV people. But Cabuneva and the other shots or pills are showing very great results in HIV people and are safe to take.

August 9, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

I love the shots. Very little to no side effects.

August 9, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

Yes, some people have switched from daily pills to injectable therapies for HIV treatment. Here are some key points from the knowledge base:

- Injectable Therapies: Cabenuva and Apretude are injectable treatments administered every one to two months
- Adherence: Clinical trials showed that most individuals receiving Caben Show Full Answer

Yes, some people have switched from daily pills to injectable therapies for HIV treatment. Here are some key points from the knowledge base:

- Injectable Therapies: Cabenuva and Apretude are injectable treatments administered every one to two months.
- Adherence: Clinical trials showed that most individuals receiving Cabenuva injections didn’t miss their injections, with 97% occurring within the required timeframe.
- Side Effects: Common side effects include injection-site reactions (redness, swelling, pain), headache, fatigue, fever, nausea, and muscle or bone pain. Liver toxicity can occur, especially in those with hepatitis B or C.
- Effectiveness: Cabenuva is as effective, if not more, than oral alternatives like cabotegravir and rilpivirine. It maintains low levels of HIV effectively.

For more detailed experiences, you can refer to the article "Injectables for HIV Treatment and Prevention: How They Work" on myHIVteam.

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