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Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide for HIV Infection User Reviews (Page 2)

Brand names: Genvoya

Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 116 reviews for the treatment of HIV Infection. 60% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 19% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide

  • RyanJ...
  • October 11, 2016

Genvoya (cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) "Had been taking Atripla for 6yrs w/out ANY side-effects. Doctor retired and new doc suggested i switch to Genvoya as he said the risk of liver damage was greater w/ Atripla. I switched. ALL OF THE FOLLOWING issues began occurring within the past 6mths. However, none of these symptoms were ever attributed to my Genvoya ... until now. * Numbness in my left arm and hand. So much so that I sought advice of a neurologist. * Difficulty swallowing. PAINFUL!!! It feels like my esophagus just STOPS and won't push the food down. Upper GI scope found nothing. * EXTREMELY and easily irritated/agitated * Nervousness / anxiety * Frequent sudden mood swings The last 3 issues drove me and my loved ones crazy. I was NOT myself."

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  • Genvoya
  • February 22, 2017

Genvoya (cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) "What a great drug! No side effects, vl undetectable, CD4 count 1159. I was on Atripla for a period of time but couldn't handle the side effects. Rashes, forgetfulness, horrible dreams, not being able to sleep, feeling like I was crawling out of my skin, etc. My doctor immediately took me off of Atripla and put me on Genvoya, absolutely no problems since then. I highly recommend this drug."

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  • Clayt...
  • August 15, 2016

Genvoya (cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) "I took Genvoya for about 3 weeks... I had to stop. I was regularly having numbness on the left side of my body. In addition to that, I was having what felt like small stinging sensations all over my body (mainly in my stomach and back). I also developed a skin irritation that I'm still fighting to get rid of. I really regret switching to this med."

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  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • April 7, 2017

Genvoya (cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) "So I've been on Genvoya now 4 weeks since I found out I was HIV Positive, I started off in February 22nd ,with a VL of 119,000 and a CD4 count of 156. After these number I started treatment a week later , in conjunction with a mild Hyperbaric treatment 2 time a week for an hour. My new labs taken March 13th were VL 1520 and CD4 count of 451 , My Dr was so surprised of an amazing recovery. I was starting to feel really sick prior medication, started on Bactrim in conjunction with Genvoya , had a terrible reaction to Sulfa ekkkk...stopped that asap The only side effect is feeling a bit tired sometimes and skin pimples but nothing serious and would go away as the day progress... I do get very hungry. I give this med a 10!!"

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  • Jay
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • December 2, 2018

Genvoya (cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) "If you are on stribild think twice before switching to Genvoya. I was doing great on stribild for 4 years with no side effects and switched to genvoya when my doctor warned that stribild can cause bone loss and kidney problems. The main side effect of stribild has been nerve pain behind the eyes, which is unbearable, stomach acid and gas irritation, and a sense of dread. I do not recommend switching if you are on stribild."

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  • Hi th...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 22, 2016

Genvoya (cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) "I hope it can help you to choose to switch or not to this med.. I was on Atripla for 5 years (everything great but some common side effects like the alcohol feeling after 1 hour taking it). My doc told me there is a new one lighter for long time use and without neurological side effects, Genvoya. First day (maybe because of the switch): nausea all night and vomit First week: a really strong headache all day long and dizzy spells. And when someone use sarcasm for example I couldn't get it directly like my brain was so looow. Also to focus on a talk it was really hard. I wasn't not me anymore. So I told my doc and he said it's ok you tried enough you can restart Atripla from tonight and I REALLY prefere my 1 h drunk feeling than this all day!"

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  • RLano
  • September 7, 2018

Genvoya (cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) "Genvoya has been great; have been on it over a year and switched to it from Stribild (which also worked great). I have been undetectable since 2012 and these two drugs are responsible. I take it each day around lunchtime. I have not experienced any side effects except for loose stool (sorry but true :)). Hope that helps."

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  • Tommy...
  • September 20, 2016

Genvoya (cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) "Today makes day number four of taking this. I take it right after I eat lunch and inexpierece no issues. I normally suffer with digestion issues and I am happy to say I have not experienced any. I did have explosive diareah the first hour after taking the medication on day one and two, but that has gone away. I have felt nasueated, but only on the second day after taking. Waiting for my new numbers in 30 days. My CD4 was at 352 and VL 897,000 as I was recently infected in June. Will follow up if necessary."

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  • Tanky
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • July 19, 2018

Genvoya (cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) "Since taking the genvoya my legs are weaker and I can not walk or stand and have gotten dry eyes and sinuses problems, also blurry vision, and lumps in my legs. Doctors don't care to listen. They say it is works because my cd4 is 708 and my viral load is below 20. So I think the medication harms more parts in my body then stridilb did. Genvoya is not a good HIV medication"

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  • Nic
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 11, 2018

Genvoya (cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) "I have never taken any meds fir HIV - being young and dumb and believing it would just go away. I found out I was HIV positive in 2016 and felt great so didn't do anything about it. Now to date, in the last 4 months my health has gone down hill so fast. My cd4 is 86 and I'm in and out of hospital. I have a Dr now and was put on genvoya and took 2 doses and had to be taken to hospital. My skin felt like I was burning from the inside out, and lots more side effects. It's been 2 weeks since this happened and I won't see my Dr for another 2 weeks so I feel like I'm dying a little each day. I want to get better now. I take this seriously now, and I just wish it didn't take so long to get started on a new med to see if a new one would work for me and if not keep trying different ones till one does work for me. My mom is researching, calling and learning all she can about living with AIDS she had her hopes up on genvoya working for me. I just pray it's not to late."

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  • Israma
  • October 13, 2016

Genvoya (cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) "I switched from ATRIPLA to GENVOYA after experiencing kidney issues with atripla. I have been taking GENVOYA for just 5 days and I experienced very little side effects, which I hope they will go away with time. These side effects on me are: - slight swelling of my tongue and glands without pain or feeling, just if I look in the mirror I can notice. This side effect is called respiratory tract inflammation. - trouble sleeping. I just heard this issue will go away taking the pill with your breakfast instead with your dinner (as I did) so you give time to your body to metabolize Genvoya long before going to sleep. I'll try that from today. - gassy feeling (no really a problem for me, but it is for my boyfriend hehehe)"

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  • Thela...
  • August 2, 2017

Genvoya (cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) "Ok this is my first month and loving this Med already. More energy . I am in love with this med. Energy levels are the most awesome change in my body. Now the labs are crazy good I pass from cd4 285 after a month 305 By the most incredible change is viral load I started at 290000 copies after a month 210 copies crazy. I hope to get undectetable pretty soon. No side effects yet and my doctor said it is very uncommon have side effect this far into the treatment, this is my first HIV medication I got diagnose back in April 2017 and I started med in June 2017 :) happy I am 40, gym and eating "healthy" most of the time I drink occasionally"

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  • Ajhb
  • May 18, 2018

Genvoya (cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) "Okay so I just switched from taking genvoya which I think it was giving me crazy dreams daily so my doctor gave me biktarvy new drug that just came out in February 2018 I just started talking for the past 3 days threw up a few times had upset stomach probably my body adjusting to new meds I'll keep everyone posted stay healthy God bless"

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  • Mm444
  • August 14, 2017

Genvoya (cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) "Love this medication...started this medication end of June CD#4 was 250 just one month later it is 432. HIV copies in blood started out at 7000 and now one month later is 21. I have lots of energy ..eating healthy and staying active.I'm 52 .I've had no side effects."

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  • PDX
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • April 10, 2018

Genvoya (cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) "Tested positive 6/1/16, started with Stribild 7/8/16 and then moved over to Genvoya 13 months ago. VL was 56k and CD4 just 154. Genvoya works, it works very well, and the side effects for me do not exist. I did just have a miserable 2 weeks on Triumeq (I do have higher cholesterol now, never did until HIV meds). However, I could not handle the head rush, anxiousness, and fatigue on Triumeq. Never had any side effects with Stribild or Genvoya, and cannot wait to go to the pharmacy and get it back. Don't think there are no options if something is not working. We all have the right to feel great while on treatment. Not all choices are the same...tell your Doc when something is a miss. Lifelong treatment does not mean the experience has to be miserable!!! Always UD now."

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  • uncha...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 6, 2018

Genvoya (cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) "Found out I was HIV positive from annual at home self testing on 10/22/18. I still can recall the day I performed the test, you have to wait like 15min for results, when I pulled back the tab and saw those two lines on the stick indicating I was HIV POSITIVE I jumped half way across the room! I felt my whole life had been turned upside down. I was not seeing a doctor regularly, being young (30years old) I felt I was as healthy as a ox and in a since, untouchable. Looking back I had experienced some night sweats and constantly being congested, almost like a slight cold that wouldn't go away, I thought it was from allergies. Today is my first day taking Genvoya and I haven't experienced any side effects after 10 hours. I pray and hope this drug will keep me healthy without any side effects. I pray to have a similar experience to other reviewers who are doing well on this drug"

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  • Latin...
  • June 14, 2017

Genvoya (cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) "This is my 8th day taking this Med I was pretty sick Virus load 300000 Cd4 285 No side effects I had diarrhea for almost 2 months and my diarrhea stop as soon as I started with this Med I feel much better, I was very tired now my energy levels are better I hope I don't get side effects in the future I am 40 years old I tested positive 4/28/2017 Love this Med"

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  • Ziggity...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • August 12, 2016

Genvoya (cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) "I have been taking Genvoya now for 11 days. Recently diagnosed with really good lab cbc ranges, cd4 count and low viral load (was exposed early year 2016). I take it at noon everyday with my lunch, just to remain consistent. I can tell the medication is doing some work. My body feels different. I get really sleepy an hour after taking. First few days I felt warmer inside, even though I never have a temp. The indigestion is also very apparent and annoying at times. I noticed this the first day I started treatment. I also have some stomach cramping and frequent need to urinate. Cramping discomfort is very low grade. I think my body is working hard to clear and filter all the virus. I feel good overall."

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  • Richard...
  • October 29, 2016

Genvoya (cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) "Diagnosed with HIV in early July 2016 and started taking Genvoya 2 weeks later. Had a blood test after 2 weeks on Genvoya to check liver function, which was fine. 6 weeks after starting Genvoya and my VL was undetectable (<20, VL was 31,500 just six weeks earlier) and CD4 count went up from 326 to 343. I take the one pill per day with dinner. Now 3.5 months later, the only side effect I have encountered is a very slight rash that isn't so visible, but does cause a bit of itching. A bit like a flea bite or something. Mostly on my forearms, but a little bit all over on occasion. The hiv specialist thinks it will subside over time. A little Cortizoine cream on each rash spot and i forget about them. This drug is a life saver. Try it"

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  • Andy
  • February 25, 2017

Genvoya (cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) "Switch about 3 week ago due to Kaletra was keeping my cholesterol elevated . I was taking Truvada and Kaletra and noticed cholesterol level go up even though I take meds for it but was in normal range before. I haven't experienced and side effects, my body has always tolerated any meds that I take. If you don't have one please get a Gilead copay card , this will cover any out of pocket expenses with your insurance. VL/ undetectable and Cd4 count 515, will get checked again next month."

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  • Anon
  • July 9, 2017

Genvoya (cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) "Female - HIV pos since 2014 - current viral load : undetectable I've been on Genvoya for about 2 months, and I love it. Little to no side effects. The first week I've had mild headaches, none now that I've been on it. Suspecting mild weight gain, however I could be wrong. I've only gained 5 extra lbs : may or may not be the medicine. Love genvoya *"

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  • Jacye
  • March 22, 2017

Genvoya (cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) "VL 5000 CD4 594 this is my first drug my doc have put my on I found out I was positive a week before Christmas Dec 2016 I just started this drug today as of March 22 ,2017 really scared and nervous about taken any medication and I'm only 23 so this is very scary for me , and I really don't know if I should take it now or what I just ate it's 5:35pm I want to wait 20mins before taking it. Will give you guys an update after my next doctor visit or two days to let you know how the medicine is working. And I'm on Genvoya."

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  • Babiboi
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 26, 2017

Genvoya (cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) "Was diagnosed a year ago, Viral load 20000 and CD4 540. I've always struggled with a Phobia of any medication, so learning of my HIV diagnosis I knew it was going to be a challenge to start treatment. 3 days ago I decided to start. I decided that Genvoya would be a perfect fit for me due to very little side affects. Day one. Slight nausea after and hour of taking Genvoya, but a piece of Pepper Mint candy stoped the nausea. 14 hours in I had a beer a nausea started up. Day Two, I felt really great! Slight dizziness after an hour of taking it, could have been my Anxiety that caused that. Remind you I have a phobia of Medication. The rest of Day Two I felt great, more energy. Day 3, absolutely no issues. I'm feeling great. Genvoya is great!"

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  • hsdal...
  • May 22, 2017

Genvoya (cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) "I have been HIV positive for 20 years, been through many harsh meds, this is not one of them. Need mostly for kidney issues and it did get my viral load undetectable for 3 months. It has slowly been going up, 20,40,50 over the last year. Not looking forward to a change as I have had no issues with genvoya."

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  • The...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • September 24, 2017

Genvoya (cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) "Ok this is my third review. I can say nothing more that thanks god and new advance medicines. I am in the 3 month and I could not be happier. Energy levels back to normal. I feel great. No side effects and my labs are great. My doctor forgot to tell me the numbers but from 300000 copies to undetectable I don’t know my cd4 but my doctor was so pleased that he informed me you only have to come every 6 months so my next appointment February 2018 I feel human again and I keep forgetting I am HIV positive. Good attitude and awesome times ahead I am 40 very happy"

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