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Hello everyone hope everyone is having a good day. I ask if anyone has recently switched meds? Im going Dovato to Biktarvy..Side effects?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
San Antonio, TX
November 19, 2024
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Switching from Dovato to Biktarvy? Here are some side effects to be aware of:

Dovato:
- Common: Headache, fatigue, diarrhea, nausea, insomnia.
- Rare but serious: Severe hypersensitivity reactions, lactic acidosis, liver problems, severe exacerbation of hepatitis B.

Biktarvy
- Common: Headache, diarrhea, nausea.
- Rare Show Full Answer

Switching from Dovato to Biktarvy? Here are some side effects to be aware of:

Dovato:
- Common: Headache, fatigue, diarrhea, nausea, insomnia.
- Rare but serious: Severe hypersensitivity reactions, lactic acidosis, liver problems, severe exacerbation of hepatitis B.

Biktarvy:
- Common: Headache, diarrhea, nausea.
- Rare but serious: Kidney and liver problems, worsening of hepatitis B, immune reconstitution syndrome.

Always consult your doctor about any concerns or side effects you experience.

November 19, 2024
A myHIVteam Member

Why did you change Dovato if it is one of the best medications without side effects, the doctor ordered it for you?

por que cambiste el dovato si es uno de los mejores medicamentos sin efectos segundarios te lo ordeno el medico

December 3, 2024
A myHIVteam Member

I been on Biktarvy for so many years I can't even remember how long... No side effects for me. But everyone is different so you never know. I hope it works out for you.

November 19, 2024
A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member any local doctor, primary doctor, or your local health departent, or local aids service organization can get you a prescription for prep, or help you with find where to get it.

January 4, 2025
A myHIVteam Member

I am in providence rhode island, and I would like to know where I can get prep medications or a program for such purposes

Estoy en providence rhode Island, y me gustaría saber dónde puedo conseguir los medicamentos prep o un programa para tales fines

December 3, 2024

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