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I Switched From Biktavy To Cabenuva Injection And Now I’m Detectable And Cd4 Low🤦🏽‍♀️

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Missouri City, MO

I was on Biktavy for 2 years and never missed a doze. My CD4 was 450, undetectable, then I switched to Cabanuva for a 2-month injection. After 6 months, my CD4 count has dropped to 314, and I am detectable again. I'm very upset and stressed right now.  It seems like the Cabenuve 2-month injection is not working for me, despite the more than 50 side effects. I went back to Biktavy; it's been 2 weeks. I plan on getting bloodwork after 1 month to see if there's any change. The problem with Biktavy… read more

April 20
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A myHIVteam Member

Glad you said that. Been on biktarvy for several years. Getting renal u Tra sound tomorrow cause prime care saw heightened levels of creatinine in my urine. Wonder if it's from the biktarvy. Lately my pee REALLY stinks too. Will keep ya posted

April 22
A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member It has to do with my kidneys. I'm schedule to meet a kidney dr next month. I started googling all of my test results. It will come in handy in the future. I've been watching my GFR go down from 90 something to 68%. On my last appointment I mentioned it to my dr. I was secretly horrified that she hadn't noticed it. She scheduled me for a kidney dr. I also decided to find a primary care physician to make sure the rest of my health is ok. Since HIV is already covered.

April 21 (edited)
A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member I'm ok with Biktarvy or any other 3 drug regime as long as I can take it. Right now, my GFR is going down. So, I might have to make the switch to something else. I'm scared to death.

April 21
A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member That's kinda why I was going to wait a while before I tried it. Plus I forgot to ask my Dr last week if that one has three or two drugs. I'm trying to stay with my 3 drugs until I have to move to two drug pills.

April 21
A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member That’s my big worry too Evan, that the Biktarvi pills will affect my kidneys . Sorry you are scared to death… that’s great you are going to get a primary care physician . I’m seeing mine way more than I am seeing my hiv specialist right now and seeing him a lot is probably going to prolong my life some more. I hope things go well with your kidney doctor and let me know how things turn out if you remember

April 21

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