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Biktarvy Ringing In Ears Side Effect?
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

Started taking Biktarvy in August and immediately had ringing in the ears. Has anyone experienced this while taking Biktarvy? It’s not listed as a side effect. Thinking of changing to Juluca.

A myHIVteam Member

I can't remember the name of it and can't find the bottle right now. But I've had a constant ear ringing that's driving me up a wall! I wish I could turn it off.

Has Anyone Else Experienced Unusual Tiredness While Taking Biktarvy?
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
A myHIVteam Member

Dave283 I am sorry - I get frustrated and vent not always thinking of others - I still feel I the way I do but should have worded better

What Medicine Do You Take?
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

I have no idea why or how but according to my viral load test my VL went from undetectable to 93. I have never missed my biktarvy. None of it makes sense.

My doctor mentioned possibly switching from biktarvy to something else to see if another medication would “jump start” my cd4. Now she may really want to since my VL is increasing.

A myHIVteam Member

I’ve taken several different meds for hiv. Sometimes because of drug resistance, others because they don’t work like they should.

I’ve been on one called duranavir (I think that’s how you spell it)… read more

Side Effects Biltarvy
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I been in Biktary for a month and i have experienced a light diziness, a few times through out the day, has anybody experienced something similar? Or other side effects from Biktarvy?

A myHIVteam Member

I have been on biktarvi for at least 6 months..the nausea has never left but phenergan takes care of that. Has me undetectable and according to my docs is a better medication for overall physical and… read more

Medication
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

I am looking for an HIV medication, that only requires 1 pill, not many, please and thank you. 🏳️‍🌈❤️

A myHIVteam Member

I'm on biktarvy and it's been good had keddny issues at first and now it's normal

I’m Getting Fat.
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

I switched to biktarvy this last year and have put on the pounds. I thought the new meds were better. Maybe not.

A myHIVteam Member

Biktarvy will give you a pouch/gut but if you watch what you eat and exercise it helps.

Has Anyone's Triglycerides Gone Way Up Because Of Bictarvy Or Other HIV Meds?
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

My triglycerides have shot up to 244 and I'm wondering if I need to switch meds before something serious happens.

A myHIVteam Member

Diet

Anybody On Biktarvy? How Does It Compare To Other ARTs?
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A myHIVteam Member

Been on bictarvy for about 5 years. No problems, but about two years ago started having diarrhea. I have to take otc anti diarrhea pills to level it out. Other than that, no problems . Well ive seen… read more

How Many Pills Do You Take A Day?
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

With our HIV medication becoming more advanced some of us take other pills for our ailments. How many pills do you take a day?

A myHIVteam Member

Thanks be to God I finally got a Chiropractor who listened to what I was telling him. He didn't look at me crossed eyed and think I was totally bonkers. In fact the next visit he was happy to see… read more

Do You See Your Medication In The "Treatments A-Z" Link At The Top Of The Page?
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

If you click on the blue "Treatments A-Z" link at the top of the page and do NOT see your HIV medication listed, please let me know. I will send them off to the website to have them added.

A myHIVteam Member

Tivicay and Descovy here!!! Undetectable and high cd4 count!!!!