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Is Anyone On Symtuza...
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What Medication Do You Take?
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

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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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.

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

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

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-
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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"

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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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

Has Anyone But Particularly Women Experienced Severe Hair Loss Before Starting Their HIV Medication?
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I lost all of the hair on my crown. It started gradually and just spread over time. It was very painful but sporadic. When it happened my head felt like it was eing stabbed with hot pins and then my hair thinned until it was gone. Since being on meds my hair has returned but not completely. Does this, or anything like it, sound familiar to anyone and what have you done about the hair loss?

A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member - I heard about an Australian doctor (plastic surgeon) that was having years of success treating women with hair loss using small daily doses of minoxidil orally. Rogaine… read more

Medication
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

I am looking for an HIV medication, that only requires 1 pill, not many, please and thank you. 🏳️‍🌈❤️

A myHIVteam Member

I'm on biktarvy and it's been good had keddny issues at first and now it's normal

Triumeq
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

I've been on triumeq for at least 8 or so years. I take it every day. Before that since 2004 I took 3 other pills. Truvada and 2 others I forgot their names

Anyway I took a dr ordered blood test last week and I have a viral load of 50. It is no longer undetectable I'm wondering why. I've never missed a dose as far as I can think of

A myHIVteam Member

that was a blip. It happened again in March of 2024. Viral load of 60. My doctor wants me to retest in a little while. She may have been thinking because I was taking vitamins or something in the… read more

Putting On Weight
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Are there any medications that don't seem to put on weight? My understanding is they affect the hormone imbalance and make you hungry. Currently, I'm on Biktarvy which is great and has no other side effects.

A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member the thing I hate about biktarvy is I'm gain weight 10 ibs since the last time I went to the doctor and I'm always tired always yawning I get enough sleep I'm going to ask my… read more