Generic Name: emtricitabine-tenofovir (TDF)
Brand Name: Truvada oral
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After on this medicine for 8 months I developed a severe sore throat. I could not eat or drink for one week, and had to be hospitalized, the pain was worst I ever had. and still have the soar throat after 2 weeks, although I can eat and drink now. We believe the Truvada caused a hyper-response to a sore throat virus.
I have been taking Truvada for about 16 years and I am undetectable and CD is around 1000. Iâ??ve never had any side effects that I know of. I have chronic migraines but have all my life and take other medications so it might be hard to pinpoint anything to this particular drug but when I started and even now I donâ??t have any known side effects from this drug. Itâ??s easy to take. Once a day at bedtime.
This drug destroyed my sense of taste and smell in only approximately 35 days. I of course stopped taking it when this happened. It's been two months and I am noticing no improvement.
The side effects are real. After one year of taking Truvada I was hospitalized for Acute Kidney Injury. While hospitalized my bone density was classified as Osteoporosis. Iâ??m 36. Truvada is especially dangerous with alcohol. You donâ??t need to be a gym jock that likes to go out to clubs either. Iâ??m a Sommelier and even a casual drinker taking Truvada can find themselves in serious risk of kidney damage. Be careful of the promise of a carefree lifestyle, you may end up on dialysis.
I already have emphysema I was put on Truvada for 4 months and had to stop taking it after 10 days not knowing that I was having an allergic reaction the entire time on it my respiratory system had almost shut down I would not advise taking Truvada if you had any respiratory problems I am still now having major problems after being off of the drug
I tried Truvada for PreP twice within 6 months apart and under my doctor's supervision and both times I got horrible allergic reaction that made my groin's right side and my right buttock have a very painful burning sensation that only goes away after discontinuing the medicine.
I experienced bad side effects and had to stop taking it after 5 days. I had bad headaches, dizziness, loss of concentration, and body aches that felt like they were coming from my kidneys.
I have been taking this medication for about a year. I have a very high sex drive and get tested quarterly. My test results have been negative. In regards to the side-effects, I highly recommend that it be taken before one goes to bed -to eliminate feeling any side effects such as, nausea, headaches, etc. Further, be sure to take this medication with Calcium supplements as well as Vitamin D -so that the body is able to absorb the Calcium. It is required to take Calcium and Vitamin D when taking this medication. Overall, this drug is effective. Be safe and be well.
weight gain, joint pain and headaches
i have been on this med for about 6 months haveing problems with vomiting and loos of appite also made anxity go up but so far so good only thing is that it and tivicay dont like the pills i take for epilepsy
I take this with raltegravir. Been on thesse two for 5 years. I gained 90lbs in the first 6 months as well as serious nausea and vomiting problem. The weight gain stopped but I still get nausea very easily and have lost most of my appetite. Medical marijuana has helped immensely but hasn't stopped it completely. Also my weight gain was weird. I gained under the arms, my upper arms and upper back as well as my stomach, but mostly in almost a band around my chest. really noticable under the arms. Had very vivid, extremely realistic dreams that were hard to te from memories sometimes. I kinda enjoyed them but they were also disconcerting.
I take this drug with isentress. This was my original regimen that I began in Oct 2009. No side effects or problems. Undetectable VL since starting.
I have been taking Truvada with Viramune (neviripine) since 2005. Viral load undetectable since then. However there are now concerns re phosphate levels in kidneys and will have to have it monitored closely (RPB test).
Just started on Truvada for PrEP. So far, I've seen no obvious complications or side effects. My body seems to be adjusting to it okay. I can't comment on the effectiveness unless I get HIV.
Great meds in combo with intresses no side effects yet though have few issues with motions and itchiness, but not sure if they are due to meds.
I have been taking Truvada since 2004. Issentress was added in 2011. I have taken AIDS meds since 1994. My viral load has ranged from 1200 to 3M, but recently has been at 27K. My CD4 is between 325 and 625. My CD4 % is usually 14%. I have numerous side effects including a hospitalization for pancreatitis, nightmares,kidney disease, gas, drowsiness, fatty liver, excessive sweating and accumulation of fat on my belly. I am Bi-polar, but recently my level of depression has increased due to Truvada. I take D3 to counter the bone loss as I have a moderately low bone density, maybe due to taking Truvada.
I've just started taking issentress with truvada after being exposed to the virus. It's been two weeks and I've had servere vomiting and depressed mood and loss of appetite. The doctor say I have to be on these extremely expensive medications for 28 days. I guess I will have to be tested again to see if it works and will I have HIV in two months. I pray this works.
I've been on truvada and isentress for just over a year and have had great results. My viral load is undetectable and my cd4 count has gone from 50 to 326. Never had any side effects. Easy to take. I have a great Dr.
I started taking Truvada and Isentress 4 days ago and have zero side affects. These are the first HIV meds I have ever taken. I do not notice any changes in energy, ability to sleep , mood etc... I hope this keeps up and will update when my levels are rechecked. I am a 49 yr old male HIV+.
Truvada is a great medicine except in my very special case it gives me a lot of gas in my stomach and also I have developed a hughe belly full of grease (lypodistrophia), it seems most of my body grease accumulates around my abdominal area, which is uncomfortable.