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Does Anyone Else Take Truvada And Tivicay?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Silver Spring, MD

These are the 2meds I'm on I take them once a day and have been undetectable for years... Any complications or side effects?

A myHIVteam Member

Yes, many people take both Truvada and Tivicay as part of their HIV treatment regimen.

- Truvada: Approved by the FDA for treating HIV-1 in combination with other antiretroviral medications. It is… read more

The Oldest Person Living With H I V What Age?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Fresno, CA
Aging With HIV: 5 Problems To Watch For Read Article...
A myHIVteam Member

I'm 79,,,,get your eyes checked,,,and meds cac cause diabetes,,Lipodystrophy,,

Truvada & Prep

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Edmore, MI

It will be awhile before I see my ID doctor. I was just having a thought and wanted to see if anybody knew the answer because I really do not know
If one is taking Truvada to help keep you undetectable that is great
If one is taking Truvada as prep from getting HIV, that is great also.
I also know one's HIV strain might be different than another, so there is the chance of making a new strain.
Now my question is if you are taking Truvada to stay undetectable, wouldn't it also help to prevent a… read more

A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member is absolutely correct. Being HIV positive means you have the virus. Period. Just because it is untransmittable (undetectable) does NOT mean you no longer have the virus.

That… read more

Has Anyone Experienced Dental Problems In Dealing With HIV. I Have Lost Almost All My Original Teeth Over The Last 3 Years

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Dallas, TX
A myHIVteam Member

My doctor looked at my teeth and asked me if I have a dentist. She pretty much stays on her job, and that keeps me on my job HIV is such a bad virus, yet, I know I have to live. I want to live… read more

Was Anyone Else Ever On Truvada?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Tulsa, OK

I was in the very beginning and wondered if others experienced side e c frcts?

A myHIVteam Member

Yes, according to the knowledge base, 1371 people have indicated they have taken Truvada.

Did You Know That Oral PrEP Can Work Just As Well For Women As Men, Modelling Studies Conclude.

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Edmore, MI

This is good news for women who want to protect themselves! Read more here:

https://www.aidsmap.com/news/dec-2023/oral-prep...

A myHIVteam Member

I hear from a lot of young ladies that's going crazy because they can never have a child. I've been poz 37 years, and 22 years ago had a healthy baby boy! Life isn't over because of hiv. A new way of… read more

I Experience Bouts Of Severe Fatigue For No Apparent Reason. On Light Truvada And Retaglavir. Diagnosed 2014 Late Diagnosed.

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Ryde, UK

I was late diagnosis falling to PCP in 2014. 55 years old. Good diet. Want to start gardening business but so tired can’t cobtrol the fatigue.

A myHIVteam Member

When I advised of my status to a long time friend that asked about commitment his response was loving another person means being supportive and working together to a common good.

Descovy Or Truvada?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Costa Mesa, CA

Reading up on side effects of Descovy and really considering asking my Dr. to go back to Truvada. Weight gain, higher cholesterol, and cardiovascular problems are all a side effect along with kidney damage . I think I'd prefer the kidney damage I was getting with Truvada...than the 30# I've gained since on Desovy and my cholesterol numbers are really elevated. My kidney numbers have improved. Seems to me your just trading which part of your body you'd rather damage. Am I missing something… read more

A myHIVteam Member

Hello bro's and sis's; if you experience a fat build up around the waist and other areas you can ask your doctor for " EGRIFTA " to get rid of the extra fat layers due to the anti-virals treatment or… read more

Is There A Medication My Husband Can Take To Protect Him Against HIV? I Am Allergic To Latex And Spermicides.

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Gadsden, AL

I want to be intimate with my husband but we can’t use condoms.

A myHIVteam Member

Yes, your husband can take pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to protect himself against HIV. PrEP is a safe and effective medication that reduces the risk of acquiring HIV. It is available as a daily… read more

What's Your Number One Complaint About Having HIV?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Geneva, IL

Despite many setbacks, what's the one thing that bothers you most about your infection?

A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member. We are still not comfortable talking about avoiding pregnancy in primary schools. It's crazy when the stakes are so high. How do you begin to educate kids about HIV with "Don't… read more