Triumeq and Dizziness: What Users Say

• JIM...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 19, 2019

For HIV Infection "Been on Triumeq for a week now, and I'm not 100% happy. My last meds stopped working even though I had 100% adherence. Since taking Triumeq, I've not slept properly (taking me ages to fall asleep and then waking during the night and taking a long time to go back to sleep), and I'm someone who normally sleeps like a kitten. The other thing I've noticed is really itchy skin: face, neck, torso, legs... no rash, just a constant itchy feeling. I've had a couple of dizzy spells, one of which made me panic, and my heart rate went up to 134 (I was just washing the dishes!). I'll stick with them as one week is too short a time to decide if I can live with the side effects or if they are just temporary. I'll post again in a few weeks."

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

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."

• And...
• December 31, 2015

For HIV Infection "After a few years of carrying the virus, I was finally diagnosed. On October 9, 2015, my CD4 was 168 and VL was 61,800. After two weeks of treatment on Triumeq, my viral load went down to 849 and CD4 increased to 270. Side effects are: 1) Sometimes hard to fall asleep. Need to be really tired or in a very good mood before sleep. 2) Feeling a strange sensation in my pancreas area. Uncomfortable feeling. 3) Headaches and dizziness. 4) Itchy skin. Having problems with red eyes, especially if you do not sleep well for 2 or 3 days (traveling around the world). Waiting to do another test after 1.5 months of treatment to see results."

• Liv...
• September 10, 2016

For HIV Infection "Ok, I was on Atripla for years. It works, but with bad nightmares and not feeling rested. Switched to Complara, loved it - no side effects, felt great. Nurse practitioner said after a couple of years it was building toxicity in my kidneys. Not sure if that was true, but we switched to Odefsy - almost immediately started having toxicity side effects. Nurse blew off my concerns and complaints of pain, headache, dizzy, tired, no concentration, etc. So I got rid of her and went to a doctor. Now I'm trying Triumeq. It's ok, I think I'm adjusting to it. Initially, it made me tired. I do sleep later now and am a bit slower getting going in the morning, which I don't like. I do feel a bit hot at night after taking it. Again, I think I'm adjusting, may take it in the AM."

• Exi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 17, 2017

For HIV Infection "Infected HIV in February, diagnosed in March through my own choice/fear/indecision. Started Triumeq 2 weeks ago. I have had a very positive experience so far. I have had minor side effects, slight headaches, a little dizzy spell, what feels like mucus on my chest, but nothing frightening apart from the one dizzy spell. I do feel better overall than I did, no more sore throat, and I feel like I have more energy, though I am tired in the evenings and I sleep well. I feel my appetite has increased, so I am being conscious to exercise every day. I take the Triumeq pill in the morning halfway through breakfast. I eat oat porridge for breakfast, eat half, and then swallow Triumeq with a large glass of water, then finish the porridge. No nausea/indigestion."

• Sco...
• February 11, 2017

For HIV Infection "Diagnosed 5 years ago, been on Truvada and Isentress with no problems at all!! Doctor wanted to switch me to this because it's a lot easier (1 pill once a day). Been on this for the past week and have had horrible side effects. Dizzy, no sleep, nauseous, and body/joint pain. Switching back to my old medication tomorrow. Goodbye Triumeq!!!"

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

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."

• 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."