I started taking Delstrigo earlier this year but I have developed inflammation in my liver. All my medication has been stopped but seeing my doctor tomorrow to discuss what is going to happen next. I’ve been undetectable for many years so I’m feeling a little worried about what the next step will be. Anyone else had any issues with this medication?

I’ve been having tinnitus for a month now. I believe it is due to my medication Biktarvy which I started taking 6 months ago. It’s been bothering me so much and I wish for it to stop. Any suggestions or recommendations?

I haven’t seen anyone that is on this treatment, I’ve been on Delstrigo since august 2022 and it has worked well for me. I had a couple of side effects when first starting but they have since settled down.

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.

I gain significant weight since I started Biktarby. Most of it is on my abdomen and have a hard belly . I become very depressed and insecure because I never been this heavy I am 5'9 and am 250lbs. Before I started Biktarby I weight 146lbs. I been 135-146lbs since I was 18 till two years ago. No one in my family is over weight. I started to gain weight rapidly since I started medication . I gone on diets and exercise and lost at most 15lbs but then I gain them right back. I had to throw away… read more

Taking Biktarvy since 2020, positive since 2017. I really don’t know what to make of it, but my eGFR is off by a point enough to flag High in my test, and my creatinine is slightly elevated. I do not supplement with creatinine, although I do work out quite a bit. When I look up eGFR ranges it indicates that kidney function is at 50%. Really? And my doctors isn’t concerned? I am. Should I be? Is it common for kidney function to be off taking this med? Omnivore. Non-smoker. Otherwise healthy-… read more

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

Have you ever read the pamphlet on your medications?
Some medications you can just take them without food.
Other medications you have to take them with food.
for the medications that you have to take with food do you know what kind of food you have to eat to make that drug work at its maximum?
Did you know that some HIV medications work better when you eat fatty foods?
It's important to read those pamphlets that come with the medications then you know how to actually take your medications.

Prior to being diagnosed in April of 2017, I was extremely active. I ran 2-4 miles a day and had started weight lifting and muscle gaining.
Since my diagnosis everything has been put on hold and I would like to start exercising again.
I experience fatigue and soreness in my back and joints. Is this something that could go away if I chose to start working out again? Will working out be a healthy option?