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Have Anyone Started Taking The Injection Anti Viral Medication And If So How Is It Doing And Any Side Affects

A myHIVteam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Portland, OR
October 2
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A myHIVteam Member

Hello David , I'm in cabenuva shots , treatment is two shots every 8 weeks, so is every two months. I was undetectable all the time but I was tired of taking pills ,I'm in shots already for 8 months. And everything is fine I'm still undetectable..
The only issue I got ,it was a terrible pain for two or three weeks after getting a shots
My Budd hurts badly.. I told the nurse about it.
And she said, probably it is because the meds were in the freezer, so it was very hard to get in to my muscles..
From that day I get at the clinic an hour before get it and the nurse takes the meds out of the freezer, so when the shot in my Budd those aren't cold anymore, so it goes easier in to my muscles , the las two times I get those in a better situation.,and I got little pain only for couple days..
Hope this information helps you..
Greetings from Los Angeles.

October 6
A myHIVteam Member

Thanks. I got my first shot on Dec 1 and go back agoannon Jan2 for my second then every other month after that. On my first shot my left hip area was sore to move for about 6 days. Hopefully the second shot wont hurt as much and as long. Thanks for the info about the freezing and i will make sure its warmed up prior to getting my second shot Take care ❀️

6 days ago
A myHIVteam Member

Hello my friend. I do not take the injections but you may want to look over the questions and answers section because I think others have asked this question before. You may find some answers there. Hope all goes well πŸ‘‹πŸ‘‹πŸ‘‹πŸ‘πŸ˜Š

October 2
A myHIVteam Member

Yes, there are injectable antiretroviral medications available for HIV treatment. Specifically:

- Cabenuva (cabotegravir/rilpivirine): Approved in 2021, it is the first injectable combination ART drug, administered once a month or once every two months
- Lenacapavir (Sunlenca): Approved in 2022, it is an HIV-1 capsid Show Full Answer

Yes, there are injectable antiretroviral medications available for HIV treatment. Specifically:

- Cabenuva (cabotegravir/rilpivirine): Approved in 2021, it is the first injectable combination ART drug, administered once a month or once every two months.
- Lenacapavir (Sunlenca): Approved in 2022, it is an HIV-1 capsid inhibitor available as a pill or an injection under the skin.

Side Effects:
- Side effects vary by regimen, but most people do not experience side effects from newer ART combinations.
- Women tend to experience more side effects compared to men.

For detailed personal experiences, you might want to connect with others on platforms like myHIVteam.

October 2

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