Medication

[Jason26]

So today I got my medication for my HIV TRIUMEQ I found out I was HIV+ 2 months ago. I'm nervous scared anyone else taking this medication ? Any advice ?

[Lamardan2]

New here to, but has been 2 years for me. Not on same meds, but was switched many times.now undetectable.still scared though and need a friend. Daniel

[Jason26 in reply to Lamardan2]

This is crazy man I can't believe this happen to me. Does ur family / friends know ?

[Lamardan2 in reply to Jason26]

My family and some of my friends know. It sucks they treat me differently. It's just hard. Are you in the US. Call me 252 573 9297 we. Can talk.

[Jason26 in reply to Lamardan2]

I'm in in the us I'll text you can't talk right now

[Slvutah in reply to Lamardan2]

I live in Utah . I know im in The same situation is hard

[brickmason in reply to Lamardan2]

Hi danielhows it going if you need to talk give me a call 626-848-1806

[Hidden]

Hey there! I can't give you advice but I can tell you I'm here on the exact same page! I've just got mine yesterday, same meds, same time waiting!!! Good luck!!!

[Jason26 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks man good luck to you as well

[Hidden]

Thank you!!! Have u taken your first meds? How do you feel??

[Jason26 in reply to Hidden]

I haven't yet I've been so nervous so much on my mind I will start tomorrow and see how things work

[Hidden in reply to Jason26]

Well hi there jason am rickie by the way i been hiv positive undetectable for 7 years i been on different kinds of medication and now on Triumeq and hadnt had any side affects its been good so far for me i would like to get 2 know u am from the usa also close to san antoino texas 830-309-1533 give me a call lets talk and see where things go

[pauldecle Partner ForumLink]

Dear Jason, Jeanette and all,

I have been on Triumeq, I found it an easy medication to take and I had no side effects at all.

Triumeq is a single pill that combines three different HIV drugs. These are an integrase inhibitor called dolutegravir plus two RTIs (nukes) called abacavir and 3TC (lamivudine).

The side effect are generally mild and uncommon. For example, the most commonly reported side effects in studies were insomnia, headache and feeling tired (in 3%, 2% and 2% of people. These were similar to other HIV combinations. They were not reported by most people and they caused very few people to stop treatment.

As with most medications if you do have any side effects they will probably go way after a few weeks once your body has had a chance to get used to them.

There is more detailed information about Triumeq on the i-Base web site at the following address i-base.info/guides/10303

i-Base also do a really good range of publications for people living with HIV including a guide to starting treatment called "Introduction to ART" at i-base.info/guides/starting and "HIV and your quality of life" at i-base.info/guides/7463

All of the i-Base guides are available online as web pages and as PDF downloads.

Print copies can be ordered online using the form on the form at the following address i-base.info/forms/order.php. These are free to individuals and UK-based clinics and support groups. I believe if you are living outside the UK they will send you one copy of each publication you order.

They also have a treatment information line which runs Mon, Tues, Wed 12-4 pm 0808 800 6013 Calls are free in the UK from land lines and most mobile networks including the main six: 3, O2, Orange, T-Mobile, Virgin and Vodafone. Calls will not be itemised on your bill.

If you are outside the UK they have an online Q&A service at i-base.info/qa/ask-a-question.

Nearly all of the staff at i-Base are living with HIV, so may well have direct experience of any problems you may want to talk to them about. I worked for the organisation for over ten years as their IT manager, so I have no hesitation in recommending them as an excellent source of information.

I hope this helps.

Kind Regards,

Paul.

[Hidden in reply to pauldecle]

Thank you for your reply Paul. It was a brilliant and sounds very positive!

I don't know if I have the insomnia side effects already but haven't slept at all since my first tablet yesterday, exhausted is an understatement, other than that so far so good with no other side effects!

Great deal of information you've given, I will use the links you added...

Kindest thanks for your response,

Jenetti

[Jason26 in reply to pauldecle]

Thanks Paul for your reply me

[tdstex]

I take Triueq ...you are going to be fine!

[Chuck291]

I've heard it's the best if it works for you. 10% of people can't take it.

[Ronjohn62]

I have been on triumeq for years. I have had no problems. It works very well.

[brickmason]

I just started this medication it seems to be OK ?

[brickmason]

I'm taking that drug once a day sure has keeper me awake a lot with insomnia