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I’m Starting My Medication Tonight , What Are The Side Effects I’m Expected To See ? Thank You
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posted January 6
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Fatigue, you’ll want to sleep a lot

posted January 9
A myHIVteam Member

Side effect, is similar to hang over.

posted January 8
A myHIVteam Member

To my surprise I did not have much effects . I just felt tired and peeing all the time

posted January 7
A myHIVteam Member

Hi Grace. Everyone reacts differently to each drug, you might find no side effects, as was the case with me when it took Stavudine ,Ritonivir,Saquinivir, Efervirenz back in 1998. However on my the newer current medicines, its severe fatigue during metabolisation. Too offset this problem, I take around 10 cups of coffee during day and evening.

posted January 7 (edited)
A myHIVteam Member

Hi Grace, it's difficult to say what side effects you might see. Everybody reacts differently, but most modern meds are far better tolerated than older ones, with far fewer side effects. There may be a little nausea for the first few days, but this is common for most medications. If you do have any serious reactions, then contact your specialist.

posted January 7

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