Abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine and Fatigue: What Users Say

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

Abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine for HIV Infection "I have been 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 appointment 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 accustomed to Triumeq and lessen my side effects. As per paying goes, my copay was supposed to be $100, however, the staff at my drugstore introduced me to a coupon from the makers of Triumeq, and the maker is covering my copay! I will update my comment once I've visited with my doctor... Namaste."

• PNN...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 2, 2017

Abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine for HIV Infection "I tested positive for HIV in January this year and started treatment with Triumeq at the end of February with CD4 < 150 and VL 66,000. On March 26, I had bloodwork again, with CD4 = 415 and VL < 40. I think the results speak for themselves, this drug is like a nuke. Zero side effects except for general malaise and fatigue during the first couple of days-which I, however, attribute to Immune Reconstitution Syndrome. Unless you are hypersensitive to abacavir, I believe there is scarcely anything better on the market at the moment."

• PNN...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 2, 2017

Abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine for HIV Infection "I tested positive for HIV in January this year and started treatment with Triumeq at the end of February with CD4 < 150 and VL 66,000. On March 26, I had bloodwork again, with CD4 = 415 and VL < 40. I think the results speak for themselves, this drug is like a nuke. Zero side effects except for general malaise and fatigue during the first couple of days-which I, however, attribute to Immune Reconstitution Syndrome. Unless you are hypersensitive to abacavir, I believe there is scarcely anything better on the market at the moment."

• Abr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 25, 2019

Abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine for HIV Infection "I found out that I'm HIV positive in March 2019. Since my CD4 was at 67 cells, and my VL at 42,000, my doc started immediately with Triumeq. After a month, I was undetectable. I don't know how my CD4 has risen, but I have nearly no side effects. I take it in the morning, and I feel a bit of fatigue, but nothing else. I'm paying 10 euros per 30 tablets, my insurance covers."

• APJ...
• February 9, 2017

Abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine for HIV Infection "My physician put me on Triumeq about 12 months ago. I had been on other antiviral medications that were not effective in controlling viral load and CD4 counts. I began taking Triumeq and had no side effects whatsoever, with the exception of mild fatigue. I also have type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. I am 65 years old and enjoy a healthy lifestyle, thanks to this medication. I strongly urge anyone to discuss this option with their health professional."

• JZa...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 8, 2021

Abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine for HIV Infection "I took Triumeq for about a year, and I didn't have any side effects for the first six months. I started getting dizzy spells, felt super emotional for no reason, very sore around my eyes constantly, which felt like I had been punched, and the worst was extreme fatigue no matter how long I slept. I switched to Odefsey and feel much better, but I gained a little weight, and my hair is thinning and breaking now."

• Ada...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 30, 2021

Abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine for HIV Infection "I was diagnosed in October 2021. I’ve started taking it at the end of October. My VL was 152,000. After just 6 weeks of taking the medication, it went down to 28! I feel a bit of a lack of energy from time to time. But it is saving my life, so all’s good :)"

• Anonymous
• August 15, 2016

For HIV Infection "Was diagnosed on June 28, 2016. Started taking Triumeq on July 29th. Side effects I experience: extreme fatigue and moderate depression. I'm literally tired like before I go to bed up until the afternoon of the next day. I feel depressed after I take my daily dosage, and it usually lasts all day. Before I started taking the medication, my VL was 20,000 and CD4 was 434. I'm just waiting for my next checkup to see what my VL and CD4 are."