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Barrie, ON

I’m very curious about this situation I am in. The question is can I stop taking my injections and go back to pills? I honestly can’t handle the side effects of Cabenuva. Since I have a mental illness. I should not be on the injections, so when I see my doctor next month I will talk to him about the serious side effects of the injections.

February 19, 2025
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Members rallied around someone questioning whether they could switch from Cabenuva injections back to pills due to challenging side effects... Read more

Members rallied around someone questioning whether they could switch from Cabenuva injections back to pills due to challenging side effects like dizziness, fatigue, anxiety, and depression that overlapped with their bipolar medication. Several members confirmed that switching back to oral medication is possible through a specific protocol based on timing of the last injection, with some sharing their own positive experiences on daily pills like Dovato and others noting that injectable medication works better for them. A recurring theme was that HIV treatment is highly individual, with strong encouragement to have an open conversation with their doctor about all medications and side effects to find the right fit.

A myHIVteam Member

That sounds like it would conflict and even worsen your situation. Yes you may want to discuss this with your doctor. They should know better when administering these drugs to patients and go over all your medications before making a decision with you.

February 20, 2025
A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member. Dizziness, fatigue, anxiety and depression. Also having sleep issues. Both of the injections and the olanzapine which is for the bipolar has the exact same side effects, except the sleep issues.

February 19, 2025
A myHIVteam Member

I’m good with my one pill a day Dovato

February 19, 2025
A myHIVteam Member

I'm studying for my board certification in AIDS nursing, and there's a lot of information regarding switching back from injectables to orals. There's a protocol that your doctor will put you on and it kind of depends on when you had your last injection. It can be done. Hope everything works out well for you. It's not for everybody.

February 20, 2025
A myHIVteam Member

What kind of side effects are you having ? I’m on Cabenuva and Sulenca

February 19, 2025

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