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Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

Brand names: Genvoya

Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 127 reviews on Drugs.com. 61% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 19% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide

  • Scotl...
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • June 1, 2021

Genvoya (cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) for HIV Infection "Been on genvoya for around 6 years after having been on stribild for 2. No major side effects at the start but gradually my mental health has struggled with anxiety/panic and now feel depression is setting in. Fatigue has also become a real issue. Not sure if this is related to genvoya or not but have asked the clinic if I can try switching to rule it out. Having done some reading on others though, genuinely not sure what will be best to try. I should add that my numbers have been good on this."

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  • ALEX
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 12, 2019

Genvoya (cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) for HIV Infection "My first day after Genvoya pill. A little diarrhea and smelly flatulence. My tummy is grumbling. Other feelings a little headache- but maybe thats fom the weather outside apart from that nothing noticable. So far I think this is a good medicine"

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  • Richard...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • April 21, 2023

Genvoya (cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) for HIV Infection "I’ve been taking Genvoya for a very long time. I love that it is a once a day dosage. I am not aware of any side effects and do have my liver enzymes monitored several times a year and often they are slightly elevated but this could partially be due to other medications and/or genetics. I didn’t know that it is supposed to be taken with food for optimal absorption until this past year. I’m sure I must have not researched it enough. Now I am learning about how much food needs to be ingested, and the time to wait for the stomach acids to begin digestion process. My doctor switched me to another HIV pill with less ingredients when it came out, but I had terrible side effects so he switched me back to Genvoya."

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  • Socal...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • August 16, 2021

Genvoya (cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) for HIV Infection "I was diagnosed in 2017 my viral load over 400000 I started with Atripla which I had no problem with but a new Dr suggested Genvoya because of Atriplas side effects. With Genvoya I was undetectable in 2 months. I’ve never had a side effect that I can think of besides flatulence and I’ve had that forever (lol) I highly recommend trying it if your having problems with other medications."

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  • Long...
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • January 4, 2024

Genvoya (cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) for HIV Infection "I was diagnosed in 2001, started on Lexiva, Norvir and Truvada in 2005, changed to Stribild in 2015, and switched to Genvoya in 2016 since it contains the newer, less toxic Truvada. I have been undetectable since. I have been fortunate to have had no noticeable side effects or discomfort at all. I'm also on Crestor. I give Genvoya a 10 and consider myself very fortunate!"

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  • Randa...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • July 6, 2023

Genvoya (cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) for HIV Infection "I tested HIV+ in 2011 and was fortunate to have participated in Gilead's development/trial of Genvoya prior to the drug's approval by the FDA in early 2016. Once approved, I continued to take Genvoya and I am currently 68 years old and have had, overall, great results. I do take care of myself; I eat healthy, I exercise/weight train 5x a week, not on any other medications other than Genvoya, and I don't miss doses. I have experienced very few side effects. I actually have looked at them as a sign of getting older: wild vivid dreams, interrupted sleep, and lower back pain. However, in the last 1 1/2 years, my cholesterol has jumped to the low 200's and I was diagnosed pre-diabetic. I know this is a red flag side effect since I eat between 130-150 carbs a day and have a 23.1 BMI. After reading all of the side effects others are experiencing with antivirals, I am leaning toward continuing with Genvoya rather than taking a chance with another drug. But I will discuss with my doctor on my next visit."

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  • Benja...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • June 5, 2019

Genvoya (cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) for HIV Infection "I have taken Genvoya since April 2018, I gained 61 pounds in 8 months, and I was depressed already just got worst."

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  • Alfred
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • December 11, 2019

Genvoya (cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) for HIV Infection "When I started to take genvoya, within one years my triglycerides and cholesterol level climb so high. I get so much weight getting more fat .doctor did not believe me so I stopped it ."

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  • Tico
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • March 31, 2019

Genvoya (cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) for HIV Infection "On Genvoya I got tired and depressed and I stayed like that for 5 months until I went back to Stribild. Then I was my self again."

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  • BIG...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • February 12, 2019

Genvoya (cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) for HIV Infection "Wow ! What can I possibly say it's been the best for me . HIV 10 years I'm still kicking . Genvoya is Great"

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  • Anonymous
  • April 12, 2016

Genvoya (cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) for HIV Infection "Its my third day taking it. I am very bloated and nauseous all day long. I also have issues sleeping, but nothing to be bothered about. On the other hand, I feel stronger than before."

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  • Hope
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • August 22, 2016

Genvoya (cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) for HIV Infection "Switched to Genvoya from eviplera. Wish i had of switched a lot sooner. Its only been a week but i feel and look so much better. More energy and less tired looking. Very happy."

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  • None
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • May 5, 2018

Genvoya (cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) for HIV Infection "With TAF it's a vast improvement over Stribild with TDF. But after 1 1/2 years I'm tired of it making me tired. I'm getting brain, liver, joint, and liver inflammation. This disease sucks."

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  • Freddie
  • November 7, 2016

Genvoya (cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) for HIV Infection "I have been take Genvoya 1 month. From my VL 352 now undetectable within 1 month. I love Genvoya now."

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  • Marco
  • March 18, 2018

Genvoya (cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) for HIV Infection "Just started with Genvoya, it was talked up as the best, been on it one month. I have have never had gout in my life but noweet are so swollen it's hard to walk."

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  • Tyano
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • January 6, 2021

Genvoya (cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) for HIV Infection "So far so good, no side effects."

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  • MAano
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • January 20, 2019

Genvoya (cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) for HIV Infection "I was diagnosed 11/23/2019 just be on Genvoya for a lil over a month and has been experiencing depression. "

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 9, 2018

Genvoya (cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) for HIV Infection "I’ve been on genvoya for almost 2 weeks now and besides the diarrhea and slight tiredness I feel fine. I’m looking forward to seeing how well I do on lab tests after having it in my system longer."

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  • ShovA...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • January 23, 2018

Genvoya (cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) for HIV Infection "I'm "positive" since 1996. I know depression, I know regression; I know every step. Now I'm negative so this drug really helps!!! "

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  • Andrea
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • July 25, 2017

Genvoya (cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) for HIV Infection "Great medication for HIV...."

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  • Star...
  • August 29, 2017

Genvoya (cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) for HIV Infection "Take your meds - they work❤"

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  • Hopef...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • January 4, 2018

Genvoya (cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) for HIV Infection "VL 31040 to 38 Cd4 413 to 558 3 weeks"

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  • Kay
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • September 22, 2021

Genvoya (cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) for HIV Infection "1st Drug after I diagnosed in December 2020. I had viral load 130.000 and in 2 months viral load 44! Also CD4 count start from 470 and in 2 months 630!No side effects till now!"

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  • Alex
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 13, 2019

Genvoya (cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) for HIV Infection "Hi.. 3 days on genvoya and I don't really feel I am taking medicine... Maybe a little headache"

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  • Anonymous
  • August 31, 2019

Genvoya (cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) for HIV Infection "Well I wish there was more room to comment. "

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