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Is Anyone On Symtuza...
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What Medication Do You Take?
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So, I ask this because it lets us all know about other medications available and reviews on them. I understand everyone is different and side effects may vary, but I'm asking specifically about your experience with the medication. Thank you for sharing/responding and have a blessed day.

P.S. - Does anyone know if there any HIV medications that have weight loss as a side effect?!

1. What HIV medication do you take
2. How do you like it/ How well does it work?
3. Side Effects?
4. Would you… read more

A myHIVteam Member

"Biktarvy" I started 5 years ago

Stumtuza Oxygen Levels Low
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I don’t know how long this is been happening but we can’t seem to get my oxygen level up right now it’s like 84 and sometimes I can get it up to 91 but we’re doing a bunch of tests and nothing coming out with an answer? Has anybody experienced this?

A myHIVteam Member
What Medication Do Y'all Consider The Best?
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A myHIVteam Member

Triumeq works best for me. I tried Symtuza but didn't like the side effects, so I switched back to Triumeq. I am considering the injection in the future.

Anyone On Symtuza And Have A Ferocious Appetite? Because I Am Constantly Hungry.
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A myHIVteam Member

I've been on it for a few years and it hasn't done anything to improve my appetite.

Is There A Medication That Doesn't Cause Weight Gain? I Currently Take Symtuza-since I've Been On It It's Very Hard To Loose Weight-
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
HIV Weight Loss and Gain: 3 Ways To Maintain a Healthy Weight Read Article...
A myHIVteam Member

Here in my country haven't heard about that "injectables"

Has Anyone But Particularly Women Experienced Severe Hair Loss Before Starting Their HIV Medication?
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I lost all of the hair on my crown. It started gradually and just spread over time. It was very painful but sporadic. When it happened my head felt like it was eing stabbed with hot pins and then my hair thinned until it was gone. Since being on meds my hair has returned but not completely. Does this, or anything like it, sound familiar to anyone and what have you done about the hair loss?

A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member - I heard about an Australian doctor (plastic surgeon) that was having years of success treating women with hair loss using small daily doses of minoxidil orally. Rogaine… read more

Medication
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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

Putting On Weight
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Are there any medications that don't seem to put on weight? My understanding is they affect the hormone imbalance and make you hungry. Currently, I'm on Biktarvy which is great and has no other side effects.

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@A myHIVteam Member the thing I hate about biktarvy is I'm gain weight 10 ibs since the last time I went to the doctor and I'm always tired always yawning I get enough sleep I'm going to ask my… read more

Has Anyone Taking Biktarvy Experienced Significant Weight Gain?
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I was diagnosed HIV positive 8 months ago and started on Biktarvy. My HIV was VERY advanced and the Biktarvy has helped immensely. BUT I’ve gained 24 pounds so far. I’m a 5’2” female so that’s up 2 clothing sizes. And I wasn’t underweight before. (Seems I experienced every symptom of late stage HIV except wasting.) I have a ton of fairly expensive clothing that I can’t wear, my joints ache from the extra weight, and I hate looking in the mirror in my new “fat clothes”. But my doctor doesn’t… read more

A myHIVteam Member

Yes I have gained weight