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Many community members responded to a question about weight gain on Biktarvy, with the majority confirming they experienced significant weight... Read more

Many community members responded to a question about weight gain on Biktarvy, with the majority confirming they experienced significant weight gain, ranging from 14 to 80 pounds, while on the medication. Several members pointed to TAF, a component in both Biktarvy and Genvoya, as a known contributor to weight gain, and shared that switching to Dovato, a two-drug regimen without TAF, helped them stop gaining or even lose weight. A recurring theme was the importance of talking to a doctor about alternative treatments, while also staying active, eating mindfully, and remaining hopeful about managing both health and weight.