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Was Anyone Else Ever On Truvada?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Tulsa, OK

I was in the very beginning and wondered if others experienced side e c frcts?

A myHIVteam Member

Yes, according to the knowledge base, 1371 people have indicated they have taken Truvada.

Did You Know That Oral PrEP Can Work Just As Well For Women As Men, Modelling Studies Conclude.

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Edmore, MI

This is good news for women who want to protect themselves! Read more here:

https://www.aidsmap.com/news/dec-2023/oral-prep...

A myHIVteam Member

I hear from a lot of young ladies that's going crazy because they can never have a child. I've been poz 37 years, and 22 years ago had a healthy baby boy! Life isn't over because of hiv. A new way of… read more

Descovy Or Truvada?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Costa Mesa, CA

Reading up on side effects of Descovy and really considering asking my Dr. to go back to Truvada. Weight gain, higher cholesterol, and cardiovascular problems are all a side effect along with kidney damage . I think I'd prefer the kidney damage I was getting with Truvada...than the 30# I've gained since on Desovy and my cholesterol numbers are really elevated. My kidney numbers have improved. Seems to me your just trading which part of your body you'd rather damage. Am I missing something… read more

A myHIVteam Member

Hello bro's and sis's; if you experience a fat build up around the waist and other areas you can ask your doctor for " EGRIFTA " to get rid of the extra fat layers due to the anti-virals treatment or… read more

What Medicine Can Someone Take To Not Get HIV?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Bessemer, AL

If someone is in a relationship with someone that has HIV is there medication that they can take to prevent getting HIV? Just curious, I'm not in a relationship, don't feel like anyone will won't to have a relationship with me because of the HIV.

A myHIVteam Member

PREP is generally the drug that is taken for circumstances of this nature

Anyone On Juluca Or Its Components Endurant And Tivicay?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Fayetteville, GA

Is anyone out there on Juluca? Biktarvy is a definite NO as Genvoya almost killed me and my current two pill combo Prezcobix and Isentress has to go. Just been doing my research as my natural course was derailed by a nasty viral infection so I’m looking to get as much of these toxins out of my regimen and Juluca is the first with only 2. Thanks everyone💫

A myHIVteam Member

Yes, there are people who have taken Tivicay (Dolutegravir) and Edurant (Rilpivirine):

- Tivicay (Dolutegravir): 1017 people have indicated they have taken Tivicay
- Edurant (Rilpivirine): 65 people… read more

Is There A Medication My Husband Can Take To Protect Him Against HIV? I Am Allergic To Latex And Spermicides.

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Gadsden, AL

I want to be intimate with my husband but we can’t use condoms.

A myHIVteam Member

Yes, your husband can take pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to protect himself against HIV. PrEP is a safe and effective medication that reduces the risk of acquiring HIV. It is available as a daily… read more

What Are Causes Of Slight Increases / Variations In Viral Load? (Ie. 104 To 110 To 220 To 80 To 120?).

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Las Vegas, NV

Do some type 2 diabetes medications interact with Tivicay or Descovy?

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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

Copays

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Fall River, MA

I am not familiar with healthcare in the US. I have insurance through my employer and my income makes me not elegible for most assitance programs. My Biktarvy copays are almost $3K per bottle and I already exhusted the Gilead cupon and about to do the same with the patient adovace foundation. I do not know what other option(s) I have. Does anyone have a similar situation?

A myHIVteam Member

See if your insurance has a mail order option. My copay went from over $1,000 a month to $90 for three months.

Have Any Of You Switched To Dovato After Taking Biktarvy And If Given The Chance To Do It Again, Would You?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Cathedral City, CA

I've been on Biktarvy for a couple of years and have experienced weight gain. A friend told me to talk to my doctor and make the switch to Dovato as it's a much better HIV drug and has less issues with weight gain.