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Can Genvoya Cause Facial Lypodystrophy?
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I was diagnosed in October last year. My viral load was very low (almost undetectable) and my cd4 count was normal. I started genvoya immediately and was undetectable within a week. I have been having blood tests every 3 months since and my results are very good, my specialist only wants to see me every 6 months from now on. The only thing I am very paranoid and worried about is the possibility of the genvoya causing facial lipodystrophy. I don't know whether I'm just imagining it but i think my… read more

posted June 26, 2018
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A myHIVteam Member

You went down the rabbit hole and looked up everything associated with your diagnosis. I did that aswell and its the worse feeling in the world. I am on Genvoya aswell and my dr's assured me those things won't happen if I follow my treatment.

posted June 26, 2018

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