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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 omg 😂 I totally understand lol I can't eat nothing it comes right out 😭 but aye at least you know I'm not full of 💩
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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 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
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
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
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
I have side effects from the drug TDF. I fell and broke my hip and had to have a partial hip replacement. Then found out i have osteoporosis. And it affected my teeth im having to get dentures.
I have osteoporosis from Truvada, and have to replace my teeth...
Biktarvy IS combo of three protease inhibitors used to fight hiv. I often wonder if those on prep know that when they take it.
Had three cousins addicted to heroine and told um I was worried for them that they would join our ranks and they said, I'm not queer. Was shocked at the ignorance in this day and age. Set um… read more
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. Oral Prep works well in men. The GI tract absorbs the medication easily. The vagina is more isolated, probably added layers of protection for the fetus. Suppositories were… read more
For sure it was a side affect of my meds,I take Kadian which I depend on now I wish there was a better way.I hate being dependent on opiods but it keeps me walking
I was in the very beginning and wondered if others experienced side e c frcts?