Stribild User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 3, 2013

For HIV Infection "I've been on 4 different HIV combos since I was diagnosed in 2009. When I started treatment I had a viral load over 1M and a CD4 of 42. All of the other treatments did work however their side effects greatly impacted my quality of life. This is the first treatment that has had no apparent side effects."

• TimE
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 20, 2014

For HIV Infection "Taking Stribild as a post exposure prophylactic. On day 3 of a 28 day clinical trial. At this time the efficacy is unknown. Side effects are mild headache, bloating and flatulence. Nothing that would cause me to discontinue treatment."

• Will-DG
• November 25, 2015

For HIV Infection "I was tested poz on Oct. 04, 2015. My CD4 was only 124, 12%, and viral load 161,000, I had Shingles in my right ear, technically, I had AIDS. I started Striblid on Oct. 14th. Just after 4 weeks, on Nov. 12th, my CD4 increase to 171, 16%, the most amazing thing is my viral load became undetectable, OMG. This is such an effective medicine. Just 4 weeks I am undetectable. The only side effect I have is nausea but most on the first 2 weeks. Thank Gilead for this medication."

• KGP
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 7, 2013

For HIV Infection "Began in April with viral over 1 million CD4 was 109. As of May viral load 606 and CD4 is 265. I've got ways to go. No side effects at first but only side effects to complain of now are slight nausea, headache and slight diarrhea."

• PDX
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 9, 2016

For HIV Infection "So far so good, took first dose 21 hours ago. Tad foggy this afternoon, but really nothing else! VL=56k and CD4=160 @ first blood work 3 weeks ago. Go back in a month and will report results. Glad to have finally crossed the start line! Don't fear treatment or Stribild anymore, but dang the first 30 days knowing I have HIV were very tough."

• Newly...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 18, 2016

For HIV Infection "I can honestly say so far Stribild has saved me... On June 30th 2016 my counts were CD4 -73 Viral Load was 1.2 MILLION YES, 1.2 MILLION... I started Stribild on July 1st because the pharmacy had to overnight it . On July 28 I had another round of blood work, CD4 -300 and viral load 800... Yes In 28 days.. He expects me to be undetectable in my second month if not already. He actually is going to let me come back in 2 months now instead of the usual every month because he said this was astonishing. Hopefully Stribild continues to work for me!!"

• TheSt...
• August 6, 2013

For HIV Infection "I started Stribild on 06/26/13 with a viral load of 272,000 and my CD4 count at 252. Yesterday I had my follow up with my Doctor and got the results from the blood test taken on 07/15/13. After just 20 days my viral load went down to 550 and the CD4 went up to 394. The only side effect I experienced was a mild headache for the first couple of days. I am very happy with the results and feel very grateful to have this medicine available to me."

• Jesus
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 13, 2017

For HIV Infection "I have been on Kaletra and Truvada for over 10 years. My CD4 is 960 ( took 10 years to get here) and my viral infection undetectable (undetectable since 3 months after I started meds 10 years ago). Many of you say you still feel someone bad, but that is because your new to the infection and your CD4's are under 500. Once you get over 500 you will begin to start feeling normal, but it is when you get to 650+++ is when you become healthy. This is a fact."

• Anonymous
• May 18, 2013

For HIV Infection "Started the medication a month ago. Was nervous in the beginning but appear not to be a a big deal at all. Taking it first thing in the morning, no noticeable side effects. Overall feeling great and able to enjoy my active sport live."

• Zoi
• July 2, 2013

For HIV Infection "I've taken Stribild for a month now. After 2 weeks labs show that my viral load dropped from 100 000 to 860. Had diarrhea few times, and still have sometimes, but it's ok. My blood pressure raising, last time it was 157, my doctor gave me a prescription for Lisinopril. New labs scheduled for 07.12.13. we'll see!"

• Ron...
• May 17, 2013

For HIV Infection "Taking it since last 3 days, no side effects so far. I am hoping that after a month my rest results come up better. I am already undetectable. I hated taking 4-5 combination for drugs. Now I am happy with a pill."

• Df01
• January 24, 2016

For HIV Infection "I got diagnosed in Nov of 2014 that I was HIV positive & my viral load was over 500,000 & c 6. I was started on Stribild in March of 2015 & when I went back a month later my blood work showed that my viral load was undetected & c 72. I had only minimal side effects for the first couple of weeks (mild headaches & tingling in fingers/feet) which went away shortly thereafter. I just went in for my checkup & my blood work showed my viral load is less than 20 & c 79. My doctor said this is normal especially if you're under stress but it will improve. I go back to see her in 3 months & will post the results later. I recommend Stribild to anyone that is apprehensive of taking drugs (as I was)."

• Here...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 2, 2014

For HIV Infection "My viral load at diagnosis (on 1-27-2014) was 15k. My CD4 were hovering at 560. I started Stribild a few days after diagnosis. I am not sure what my viral load or CD4 is at the moment. I will know when I go in for follow up testing at the end of this month. My physician seems to think that Stribild will bring me to an undetectable stage and my T-Cells will raise. As far as side effects, I have not experienced much of any. A slight and I do my slight rash has appeared on my chest. It has not affected my day to day activities at all. I have not experienced the many side effects I've heard about. I will check in with you all and let you know what effect the medicine has on the virus when I get the results."

• Grubs...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 26, 2015

For HIV Infection "Started Stribild with CD4 less than 20 and VL about 50k. in first two months on the medication VL dropped below 200 and CD4 over 100. Now at the 4 month mark, VL about 20 but CD4 dropped to 79. Dr is running a resistance test to consider switching away from Stribild. Many thanks for the Gilead copay assistance."

• Myboys
• May 13, 2016

For HIV Infection "I have been hiv positive for 10 years now..I only took meds while I was pregnant with both my kids...I just recently started taking Stribild going on 3 weeks ago. I haven't had my blood drawn yet and I'm a little worried. I've been on point with taking meds now but at first I missed 2 days in a row and then another day a week later! I have a 15 month old son and get so busy and distracted that I end up tired and forget to take. I have been doing much better though and haven't missed another dose. My VL when I started was 350,000 and cd4 was <11 smh! Hopefully when I go to dr I can have just as good results as some of you! I can say I do feel much better than I was off meds and I'm hoping that it is working"

• Steve...
• November 12, 2014

For HIV Infection "Well I got my labs report today my CD4 is 190 and viral load 90 now but I'm considered to have full blown AIDS. But am healthy and getting better with Stribild. Thanks to Stribild my viral load is coming down!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 8, 2013

For HIV Infection "So it's been about 2 months now. And through the entire experience I haven't had any side effects. I just had blood work done about a week ago and am awaiting to see where my viral load is at. So I'll post again when I find out."

• NYguy
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 18, 2016

For HIV Infection "I was devastated to hear the news but also relieved because I was having crazy eye issues and other weird things going on like warts and such. My cd4 as 224 and my VL was 250k per ML.. a bit high but not 1mill per ML like that other poster! . Anyway 2 mo with this RX and my CD is 380 and VL 38 perML... im almost there. Gilead copay (go to their site) made this RX free with my insurance."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 17, 2017

For HIV Infection "I used this medication for 28 days for PEP. While I have tested negative at 6 weeks, I have had the side effects of neuropathy (felt like Reynaud's syndrome) and reversible kidney stress (decreased potassium and phosphate, elevated creatinine). I believe this may be due to mitochondrial dysfunction, with many references to support this "

• Alfie...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 14, 2016

For HIV Infection "I am Alfie Lewis from Luxembourg I Never believed i was ever going to be HIV Negative again,Dr Olori has given me reasons to be happy, i was HIV positive for 2years and all the means i tried for treatment was not helpful to me, but when i came on the Internet i saw great testimony about Dr Olori on how he was able to cure someone from HIV, this person said great things about this man, and advice we contact him for any Disease problem that Dr Olori can be of help, well i decided to give him a try, he requested for my information which i sent to him, and he told me he was going to prepare for me a healing portion, which he wanted me to take for days, and after which i should go back to the hospital for check up, well after taking all the trea"

• PDX
• August 10, 2016

For HIV Infection "Just got results after 28 days of treatment. VL from 56k down to 85, CD4 from 160 to 207. No physical side effects at all. I take it at dinner time, no issues with sleeping after a week or so. Maybe some headaches early on, but really nothing now. Even with a beer or two in the evening, I don't even notice I take it! Hoping my T-cells continue to climb, and faster; should be below 50 copies and "undetectable" by next labs. My second round of CBC seems troublesome, but I'm hoping that's my system getting back to normal. Only supplements I take are protein/vitamin mix in the morning and one serving of matcha green tea a day (you all should really read about matcha green tea!). I hope the DR says I'm doing well in 3 days!"

• Male
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 13, 2021

For HIV Infection "Stribild was it for me. I came from atripla which was good. Kept me undetectable. But it makes me dizzy and nauseated when I took it. Plus weird dreams. Switched to Stribild and I had zero effects from the start. It was a relief. But now I’m on biktarvy because my insurance doesn’t want to cover Stribild anymore. And now I’m having rashes and itching all over, heart palpitations, weakness, brain fog, random moments of fatigue, and a lot of sleep. If you can take Stribild, I’d recommend that over the 3 I’ve tried. I took some 3 pills one when I first started, which were good. I don’t remember the names though. And 3 pills costs more."

• Andre
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 15, 2021

For HIV Infection "On stribild over 10 years undetectable status, then had to switch to biktarvy because of insurance no longer honoring stribild. had bad side effects so in process trying to go back stribild with no side effects"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 7, 2017

For HIV Infection "Been on stribild for 30 days. Prior to treatment my viral load was 37,100, T count 378. After 30 days viral load is 45, T count is 578. I've had zero side effects I know don't even take it with food. Next DR visit is in 60 days, The DR and I expect to be a undetectable levels at next visit. I highly recommend this treatment."

• 33sou...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 11, 2020

For HIV Infection "Part of START trial in the UK to decide when is best time to start meds, was in the deferred group so means I started later with meds. They decided everyone should get meds from the trial. My partner was on a combination of two tablets and I was lucky and got Stribild which was one tablet to take daily. With stribild my last test was undertectable and 1050 cd4 so super happy. It makes me go for a poo more frequently which is okayyy but a bit annoying maybe I just eat too much anyway, maybe it helps/ I can easily take 6 tablets a week and it not be an issue, all I notice is that I can’t poo properly till I take a tablet. I have often forgot and taken when I remembered and it was okay not having all 7 it seems."