Abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine and Anxiety: What Users Say

• NUR...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 31, 2016

For HIV Infection "Ok... it's been 30 days and all is well... yes, I've had some ups and downs... anxiety attacks, fever, insomnia, stomach, and headaches... but overall I feel great... I've learned that taking my meds earlier than bedtime is better for me, and also that the side effects seem to be nonexistent when I'm well hydrated... (*DRINK PLENTY OF WATER....)"

• PDX...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 10, 2018

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 head rush (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."

• NIC...
• November 25, 2016

For HIV Infection "Wow, been on this drug over one week. Trust me, you do not sleep at night. Tired, very stressed and frightful thoughts, nervous, cannot focus. If you have any mild type of stress, do not take this drug. As I can say, it might be a 1-a-day drug, but you will end up taking more drugs like painkillers, more drugs for stress. And for me, never, ever again will I use this drug."

• NIC...
• November 25, 2016

For HIV Infection "Wow, been on this drug over one week. Trust me, you do not sleep at night. Tired, very stressed and frightful thoughts, nervous, cannot focus. If you have any mild type of stress, do not take this drug. As I can say, it might be a 1-a-day drug, but you will end up taking more drugs like painkillers, more drugs for stress. And for me, never, ever again will I use this drug."

• Anonymous
• April 5, 2021

For HIV Infection "Been positive 34 years, doing fine but decided to change to the 1 pill a day instead of 5. This drug may work for some but NOT FOR ME! I have issues with depression and anxiety and were amplified 100x on this drug. Blood pressure went sky-high, headaches, swollen eyes, couldn't eat or sleep. Couldn't function. Went back to original meds, Kaletra and Truvada. Feeling better. They can keep their 1 pill a day!!"

• Lov...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 22, 2021

For HIV Infection "I have been HIV positive since 1999. I am 45 years old now. I have been on many regimens over the years. In 2015, I switched to Triumeq. Six years maintaining an undetectable virus. CD4 counts have been between 600 and 900. Joint pain, dizzy spells, high blood pressure, high triglycerides, anxiety, shoulder achiness, recently. Not sure if it's because of the medicine or bad eating and lack of exercise."