Abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

Brand names: Triumeq, Triumeq PD

Abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine has an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from a total of 127 reviews on Drugs.com. 74% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 9% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine

Debil...
Taken for less than 1 month
March 31, 2016

Triumeq (abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine) for HIV Infection "I am NOT new to HIV or HIV treatment. I've known my status since 1994 (1st test). I have been through all of the initial Protease Inhibitor drugs from the mid 1990's & the plethora of severe side affects they provided. I was switched to Triumeq in late Feb, 2016, NOT due to having a detectable viral load, but due to increasing diarrhea on my last drug combination which included Epzicom, Norvir & Prezista. I wish I never complained about the diarrhea because I am still suffering from extreme headaches nine (9) days after stopping Triumeq. I am on continuous pain killers because these headaches are CONSTANT. Triumeq for me is a complete disaster. I took a full month of Triumeq."

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PDX
Taken for less than 1 month
April 10, 2018

Triumeq (abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine) for HIV Infection "So I hate to be "that" person, but I guess I am. Was on Genvoya/Stribild since 7/2016 with no issues whatsoever other than elevated cholesterol. Dr. decided to change me to Triumeq, which I took for 14 days. I have not been right at all for two weeks. Extreme headrush (like a combo drunk/stoned feeling), anxious, no energy, itchy everywhere. Just feel awful after taking it. We chatted today, going back on Genvoya and cannot wait to go pick it up. Don't let this scare you, everybody will find their med. that works w/o any side effects. For me, that is not Triumeq."

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DEB...
Taken for less than 1 month
July 26, 2015

Triumeq (abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine) for HIV Infection "I have taking Triumeq for two weeks now after I completely stopped taking any meds for 4 months. My viral load was at 80,000 and in about two weeks I have a doctor's appt to recheck my general numbers again. Unfortunately, I have had several side effects from insomnia, bloating, stomach pains, fatigue, and dizziness. I'm hoping that as the weeks go by my body will become acustom to Triumeq and lessen my side effects. As per paying goes, my co pay was suppose to be $100, however the staff at my drug store introduce me to a coupon from the makers of Triumeq and the maker is covering my copay! I will update my comment one I've visited with my doctor. ..namaste"

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HIV...
December 18, 2015

Triumeq (abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine) for HIV Infection "I was born with it in I was on meds had the liquid kind and then got older they put me on the pills and I am 20 years old they put me on triumeq and its going good but I just gain weight but it cool always work out I am trying not to be lazy now"

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Pedro...
May 18, 2015

Triumeq (abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine) for HIV Infection "Went from a viral load of 17,000 to undetectable within seven weeks. Absolutely no side effects. This was the first anti-retroviral therapy I went on after testing positive. Obscenely expensive, but ViiV is covering the copay for now."

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Randall
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
March 9, 2016

Triumeq (abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine) for HIV Infection "It made my viral count undetectable in 8 months. My T cell count was always high but the drug elevated it a bit more I experienced no side effects so it is worth the $6000 annual copay I have to make"

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Pozwpg
Taken for less than 1 month
October 11, 2018

Triumeq (abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine) for HIV Infection "Diagnosed in July with an unknown infection date. First test showed a CD4 of 550 and VL of 38000. Started medication late due to some fights with the insurance company. Took my first pill on September 7. Had my follow up blood work drawn on October 3. I am NOW undetectable! No changes to my CD4 but I know it will increase. The only side effect I have noticed in my first month is some minor bloating. Had some trouble falling asleep for the first week but I assume that was the power of suggestion having read all the possible symptoms. I know it is early on to review the medication but I am undetectable in less than 30 days. I just wanted to share!"

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Adam
January 16, 2017

Triumeq (abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine) for HIV Infection "This is my second input / review ....I was diagnosed in October of 2015 with a viral load of over 10 million ...yes that's right over 10,000,000.....My cd was below 500 ....I've now been taking TRIUMEQ for approx 14 months I reached undetectable after 3-4 months and I still remain undetectable after 14 months and my CD was 690 last dr appt ......I'll say it again TRIUMEQ is saving my life :)"

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NICHO...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
September 30, 2015

Triumeq (abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine) for HIV Infection "Update on prior review: after being on triumeq for 4 months now and my third appt with my i. D. Doctor, I am very happy to report that my cd4 count is at 1473 and still undectable. Other than some mild insomnia, I have no other side effects with this drug. I take triumeq faithfully every night before I go to bed."

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Justm...
March 20, 2016

Triumeq (abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine) for HIV Infection "I went straight on Triumeq a couple of months of being diagnosed with HIV :( I started taking them in January it is now March and I am undetectable (yay) I did have a low viral count but still. I haven't had any bad side effects. At first I took them in the morning, but thought they were making me feel a bit sick, so to be safe, I switched to taking them at bedtime, since then not a single issue for me, no night terrors, no sickness, nothing. Pop the pill and sleep :) In UK this wasn't the first drug prescribed by my doctor, but due to other factors it was decided to try Triumeq. It may be worth asking about it and it comes free on the NHS."

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MrTro...
October 7, 2016

Triumeq (abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine) for HIV Infection "After taking complera for 5 years, switched to triumec a lil over a month ago. Right after the first month, Viral load undetectable and T-cell count unknown. Doctor did not check my T- cell count; i did not like that. The side effects are terrible, my heart beat fast, red face, high irritability, jaw stiffness/pain, aweful headache, insomnia. In general feeling highly intoxicated. Can't deal with it."

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Anoni...
October 28, 2015

Triumeq (abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine) for HIV Infection "I got diagnosis very early, within 7 days after getting infected. Decided to start therapy right away. Before taking triumeq: 10.000.000 viral load (they explained as I really early got diagnosed this number can be very high first 1-2-3 months). CD4 - 520. After 1,5 month of taking triumeq: viral load: 50 (just 50!!!!) and CD4 - 819. I had and having sometimes some light side effects: feeling tired/sleepy, nausea (when taking on empty stomach), some problem with skin (acne). With a time it's getting better and now I experience side effects very seldom. I'm glad this medicine works well for me and seems like my body get used to it."

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Taurus
Taken for 1 to 2 years
May 20, 2018

Triumeq (abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine) for HIV Infection "I have been on Triumeq for almost 2 years. Viral load and CD4 are great. However, I have gained almost 25 pounds....all in gut, back, chest and starting to develop a small buffalo hump. Nothing in diet or workout regimen has changed. I have gone from a medium T-shirt to a X-Large. 33 size pants to 35 waist. 42 jacket to 44 jacket. 16 collar to a 17-1/2 collar. Not happy with this at all. I am seeing more and more reports of this with Triumeq users online now."

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Mick
Taken for less than 1 month
September 30, 2017

Triumeq (abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine) for HIV Infection "August 8th 2017 tested positive. Viral load 10,109 cd4 512 Started meds August 27th 2017 Retested September 28th 2017 And viral load is 49 and cd4 865 I had a few minor headaches and I now take my meds with or without food with no problems. I take my meds in the morning at my first break 10 am. Thanks to this site I was nervous at first read all the reviews and they helped me and knowing what to expect. So thought I would return the favor."

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DEB...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
September 23, 2015

Triumeq (abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine) for HIV Infection "Update: After being on Triumeq a little over a month and a half I'm happy to report that my T Cells are at 375 and my viral load count is at 20! On top of taking Triumeq I have incorporated cardio and organic apple cider vinegar into my daily routine. These two additional steps have helped me to maintain a better detoxed body! As for the side effects I was experiencing the first two weeks now these side effects have stopped."

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Andre...
December 31, 2015

Triumeq (abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine) for HIV Infection "After few years of carrying virus finally was diagnosed. On 2015 October 9 my CD4 was 168 and VL was 61.800. After two weeks treatment on Triumeq viral load went down to 849 and CD4 increased to 270. Side effects are: 1) Sometimes hard fall to sleep. Need to be really tired or in very good mood before sleep. 2) Feeling strange feeling in my pancreas area. Uncomfortable feeling. 3) Headaches and dizziness. 4) Skin itchy. Having sometimes problems with red eyes especially if you do not sleep well 2 or 3 days (traveling around the world). Waiting to do another test after 1.5 month treatment to see results."

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1st...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
June 8, 2018

Triumeq (abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine) for HIV Infection "I was the first reviewer and also posted an update in 2016, thought I would take a second and give an update. I’m still on Triumeq and still highly recommend this drug. After switching in 2014 (literally the day the drug was approved), I still have no side effects. It’s been great. Best wishes everyone."

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TTT
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
June 9, 2019

Triumeq (abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine) for HIV Infection "I found I am HIV positive by the end of August 2018 and back then had VL over 1 million (really high) and CD4 around 650 (30%) and I started the treatment with Triumeq by the end of October. For the first month I was taking Triumeq before going to bed and I experienced all side effects related with the central nervous system such as insomnia, headache, tiredness, unfocused etc. By the end of November the VL has drooped to 650k and CD4 went up to 1000 (40%). Despite the side effects that were clearly affecting my daily life both personal and professional because I was all the time tired and sleepy, the doctor and I agreed that I'd give one more month to Triumeq switching it to the mornings. It literally solved all the side effects I haven't experienced any of them since I started taking the pill in the morning. At the beginning of January 2019, around 2/2.5 months after starting the treatment, I'm undetectable and in March I had again CD4 count and was still in good level - 1050 (43%)."

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NURSE...
Taken for less than 1 month
August 6, 2016

Triumeq (abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine) for HIV Infection "I started on triumeq august 1,2016....on the second day I had a bad headache & a terrible stomach ache( both were relieved by motrin & fresh ginger tea). Now, I must admit I feel better than I've felt in months!! :-) . Even tho a side effect of the med is loss of appetite, lately I've been ravenous..eating more than I ever have, which is wonderful for me because I had loss a lot of weight lately & it showed..."

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CADDY...
July 28, 2016

Triumeq (abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine) for HIV Infection "I was diagnosed in May '16 with a VR of 1410 and CD4 of 410. Due to the low VR resistance testing wasn't conducted (only above 2000). I didn't start treatment until June due to work travel, the Doc didn't want me to start medication and be away from the medical centre. Started treatment in June. After reading about other experiences here I decided to medicate at night, around 1800 every night. I also take medication for slightly elevated blood pressure. I was already taking it in the morning so decided to keep the two separate. Not sure why - I just thought it would be better to keep the medications separate. After a month I was tested again and my CD4 has risen to 680 and the VR is now undetectable. No side effects & feel great!!"

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Anonymous
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
August 19, 2015

Triumeq (abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine) for HIV Infection "I had been on Kaletra & Epzicom for years, then Isentress & Epzicom for about 2 years. Always undetectable, Tcells 800 to 900 range. I started Triumeq and my Tcell count bounced up to 1100. I've had some 'side effects' listed, but I don't attribute them to this medication as I've had them before I went on Triumeq. Since prior medications had similar side effects (insomnia), they may have either transferred or more likely they are not related."

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Joe
March 29, 2018

Triumeq (abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine) for HIV Infection "Recently started taking Triumeq almost 4 weeks ago. Use to be on the sustiva and combvr cocktail for about 5 years. Always hated taking sustiva made me feel extremely groggy, terrible dreams and so I took it upon myself to stop taking it. Went on a 3 year hiatus. Needed a break from all of it including doctor visits.(terrible idea) fell victim to pneumonia in February and ID dr put me on Triumeq. So far it’s been amazing. 1st night my head became very tingly and I felt real shaky but after that it’s been amazing. No side effects and I’ve started gaining my weight back again. Did lab work yesterday so hopefully my cd4 has gone up. My cd4 was a 12 last test. Good luck to all of you and remember you aren’t alone in this fight."

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JoLee
Taken for 1 to 6 months
September 30, 2021

Triumeq (abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine) for HIV Infection "Diagnosed in 2015 with a CD4 of 1040 and a VL of 16,000. I postponed starting treatment due to my own internal shame and stigma and blocked it out of my mind. However, by December 2020, I was developing recurrent skin infections, constant tiredness and a lack of appetite. I finally started Triumeq in June 2021 with a CD4 of just 42 and a VL of 550,000. At my 4 week check-up, my VL was at 990, CD4 not checked. At 3 Months, my VL had dropped to 261 and CD4 at 171. I haven't experienced any side effects or negative issues with this medication. I suffered from insomnia for the first few days, but I think that was more down to nerves and starting a whole new chapter in my life. I've also put on around 3lbs over the past 3 months, which is not an issue for me. I'm finally accepting being HIV positive and taking back control of something I feared more than life itself. I'm feeling healthier and more energised than I have done in years. I'm thankful for this medication."

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hiv
Taken for 1 to 6 months
February 2, 2016

Triumeq (abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine) for HIV Infection "I have had HIV since Nov.2002 I was taking Viread and Triziver and my Doctor decided to put me on Triumeq back in July 2015 I have been having almost all the side affects, I wish I have never started taking this and just stayed on my old meds because they were doing great for me!"

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Halicn
December 24, 2015

Triumeq (abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine) for HIV Infection "I was diagnosed in 2007 and had since never had a viral load over 500, the last 3 years no viral loads over 100.. So this is my first time on treatment since being infected. I started taking Triumeq as I wanted to prevent further damage to my immune system. So far it's been great, no serious side effects. And one month after taking my viral load was undetectable. My only complaint is the cost... Which quickly took care of my out of pocket maximum."

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