Triumeq and Tiredness: What Users Say

• A...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 13, 2016

For HIV Infection "I started this medication within three weeks of diagnosis in September 2015. My initial concerns and scares about side effects quickly turned out to be untrue. Apart from tiredness and joint pain in the first few weeks, I have virtually no side effects from the medication. I take it in the evening and aim to have 100% adherence. It is remarkable what science has done in the last 30 years since this condition emerged. One of the drugs in the pill, dolutegravir, has a long binding time and so far has had no resistance. I look forward to the results of trials with dolutegravir monotherapy. This would be even better in using only one drug to control the virus. I'd recommend Triumeq to anyone starting treatment or those considering a switch."

• 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."

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

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%). 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 to the central nervous system, such as insomnia, headache, tiredness, unfocused, etc. By the end of November, the VL had dropped 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 to 2.5 months after starting the treatment, I'm undetectable, and in March I had again CD4 count and was still at a good level - 1050 (43%)."

• 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."

• Ric...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 4, 2018

For HIV Infection "I was diagnosed HIV+ in April 2014. It was about a year until my CD4 count dropped to 500. I tried one medication for about a month that made me ill, so I was switched to Triumeq. It's a lot better, but not without its side effects. Up to four hours after taking it, I have to make sure there is a toilet nearby as it makes me go pretty quick. I also get headaches and tiredness for up to two hours after taking, then it's like I just push through it. Overall, it's good. I can't complain. I mean, what's the other option? .... lol, I'm glad medicine is moving on so well."

• JJa...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 18, 2015

For HIV Infection "I have been taking Triumeq for eight months. It's the only one I have taken so far for HIV, so I can't really compare it to other treatments. But on March 6th, 2015, my CD4 was 300 and my viral load was 33,000,000. Today, my CD4 is 890 and my viral load is undetectable. I throw up maybe three times a week. I always, always feel tired. My depression is also worse, but my doctor didn't tell me it didn't mix well with two other pills I take for mental illness. I can't sleep most nights, and I'm always out of breath."

• All...
• February 10, 2018

For HIV Infection "I found out October 2nd that I was HIV positive. Felt so unhealthy and caught it so fast. Losing weight, loss of appetite, having a really hard time sleeping when you’d always get those heat flashes or waking up so hot. It was horrible in my experience. It took me a month to get this medication, which is Triumeq. The first medication my doctor had told me about and said it was the best one out there. I couldn’t agree more. I’ve been on this medication going on 3 months now, and my counts went from 150/500 to over 240/500 within a month. I’m doing way better. I’m way healthier. Even though I don’t like the tiredness and a frequent headache. But I’m telling you this medication works really great. I’ve never felt so much better and felt so much change since I’ve been on Triumeq. I should be undetectable by my next appointment I go to in a month. I couldn’t be more grateful for this medication that could help us all through this situation."

• Anonymous
• August 14, 2021

For HIV Infection "I'm not one of those people who read labels and automatically think that I'm going to have side effects. After feeling nauseated, skin itching, tiredness, and other side effects, I decided to check. I basically had every symptom listed. Once I stopped using Triumeq, I felt relief and was switched to Genvoya without incident."

• D20...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 6, 2015

For HIV Infection "I have had nausea, and I threw up too. I hope those side effects stop as time passes. Also, I have been feeling a little tired and almost puked on my partner in bed."