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Body Issues

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Guadalupe, CA

Is it true that Biktarvy might change your body complexion? I heard it can make you top heavy

July 22, 2020
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A myHIVteam Member

Truthfully, You may add some body fat. I gained 40 lbs it in my stomach, butt and legs. I managed to get mine off and keep it off but, I've been on a diet for the last 2 years. Don't let that worry you. It will come off. There are eating regimes that assist in loosing the added body fat.

July 22, 2020
A myHIVteam Member

I have noticed the spare tire thing starting since I started biktarvy. I have also noticed sore joints. I'm pretty consistent with my behaviors, n the soreness and stiffness is noticeable

July 31, 2020
A myHIVteam Member

I have many friends who have hiv and a couple who are also taking Biktarvy. The most any of them have experienced is feeling nauseas and having diarrhea for a week or two while their body was adjusting to the medication.

July 22, 2020
A myHIVteam Member

https://www.drugs.com/medical-answers/biktarvy-... i heard of some people who have ....but i hve not gained any weight from biktary... only from tacos.....😉

July 22, 2020
A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member I found one

July 26, 2020

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