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I Want To Ask If Biktarvy Is Effective Or What Other Treatment Is There.

Quiero Preguntar Si La Biktarvy Es Efectiva O Cuál Otro Tratamiento Hay

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Minesota
A myHIVteam Member

Fortunately, there are many medications available today that keep HIV under control, Bictarvy is one of them. Your lab tests will tell you if it is helping you. Be in good health. Ask your doctor how… read more

Afortunadamente, hoy en día existen muchos medicamentos que mantienen el VIH bajo control, Bictarvy es uno de ellos. Tus análisis de laboratorio te dirán si te está beneficiando. Te mas buena salud… leer más

Is Anyone On Symtuza...

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Knoxville, TN

What Medication Do You Take?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
League City, TX

So, I ask this because it lets us all know about other medications available and reviews on them. I understand everyone is different and side effects may vary, but I'm asking specifically about your experience with the medication. Thank you for sharing/responding and have a blessed day.

P.S. - Does anyone know if there any HIV medications that have weight loss as a side effect?!

1. What HIV medication do you take
2. How do you like it/ How well does it work?
3. Side Effects?
4. Would you… read more

A myHIVteam Member

"Biktarvy" I started 5 years ago

What Medication Do Y'all Consider The Best?

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Dallas, TX
A myHIVteam Member

Triumeq works best for me. I tried Symtuza but didn't like the side effects, so I switched back to Triumeq. I am considering the injection in the future.

How Well Do You Tolorate The Newer Single Tablet Treatments Compared To The Older Style Twice Daily Treatments

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Brighton, England, United Kingdom

I currently take my HIV drugs two to four times daily. I want to find out how well people tolorate single tablet treatments compared to the older style twice daily tablets. When I recently tried one of the newer style once daily treatment,ie Biktarvy, I couldn't tolorate taking all the medicine in one single tablet daily. So I had to stop taking it, and return to my two to four times daily treatment. My body can cope with the older twice daily tablets, as the dose is much reduced compared to… read more

A myHIVteam Member

I take bivtarvi at first you were born no more now normal

Yo tomo bivtarvi al principio nacías no más ahora normal

Anyone On Symtuza And Have A Ferocious Appetite? Because I Am Constantly Hungry.

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Port Lavaca, TX
A myHIVteam Member

I've been on it for a few years and it hasn't done anything to improve my appetite.

Has Anyone Taking Biktarvy Experienced Significant Weight Gain?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Birmingham, AL

I was diagnosed HIV positive 8 months ago and started on Biktarvy. My HIV was VERY advanced and the Biktarvy has helped immensely. BUT I’ve gained 24 pounds so far. I’m a 5’2” female so that’s up 2 clothing sizes. And I wasn’t underweight before. (Seems I experienced every symptom of late stage HIV except wasting.) I have a ton of fairly expensive clothing that I can’t wear, my joints ache from the extra weight, and I hate looking in the mirror in my new “fat clothes”. But my doctor doesn’t… read more

A myHIVteam Member

I was diagnosed with HIV back in April of this year. Doctor put me on Biktarvy and within 6 months I've gain 80lbs and i go walking and try to eat healthy, sometimes its hard on me to walk due to back… read more

CD4 Count 314. Jan It Was 308. Initial Count At Diagnosis Was 24 In July 2023. Does It Take A While To Get Higher? I'm On Biktarvy.

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Largo, FL
A myHIVteam Member

Everyone is different. Took me almost 18 months and 4 kinds of meds. Started Symtuza, then Biktarvy, then Triumeq, then Triumeq combined with Trogarzo. Last one did the trick and I did Trogarzoread more

Is There A Medication That Doesn't Cause Weight Gain? I Currently Take Symtuza-since I've Been On It It's Very Hard To Loose Weight-

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Tampa, FL
HIV Weight Loss and Gain: 3 Ways To Maintain a Healthy Weight Read Article...
A myHIVteam Member

Here in my country haven't heard about that "injectables"

Symtuza: What Foods Trigger Diarrhea

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Deerfield Beach, FL

This is for my others team mates out there who are, like me, also on Symtuza.
I was recently told that by my doctor that although Symtuza causes diarrhea as a side effect, that it’s certain high fat foods that can can make it worse.
As a Symtuza user what foods have caused the worse gastrointestinal side effects for you?
For me milk has caused it and also hotdogs.
I appreciate anybody’s input on this.
Thanks
Tom

A myHIVteam Member

If I eat prawn with shells, I am sure it will cause diarrhea. I have heard that those who suffer from poor gut health, if they take psyllium husk daily that improves gut health. Isabgol is the cheaper… read more