Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide and Nausea: What Users Say

• Ind...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 14, 2020

For HIV Infection "I have been HIV+ since June of 2018. Started on Genvoya, and everything went well at first. Now I am having constant loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting. No good sleep. I always seem to be super gassy. Has anyone else experienced this? Started to get concerned about my health."

• Gen...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 17, 2017

For HIV Infection "I was diagnosed with a viral load of 200,000 and CD4 count of 12. I was the walking dead in my opinion with PCP pneumonia. Laying in the bed fighting for my life, 21 days later I was able to walk out of the hospital, weak, however, I still walked out. I started taking Genvoya about 5 weeks ago, and my viral load has dropped to 100k and CD4 around 225. I haven't had any of the common side effects. No headaches. No nausea. No IBS (not sure if that's one of the side effects or not). I'm rating Genvoya a 10. It's the new kid on the block with very positive results and low side effects. I hope this helps."

• Hap...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 12, 2020

For HIV Infection "I was diagnosed with HIV as a teen, it was a really hard time for me, and it took a lot of growing for me to understand the changes that were coming to me. My first days on Genvoya were filled with vomiting (which is normal after your first doses). The vomiting went away after a day or so-also due to using ginger to stop the nausea. I also noticed vivid dreams that were not normal to me. Slight weight gain-which was what I wanted. I do notice till this day if I go hours without eating, my stomach will become upset. Even at night sometimes I have pains that wake me up, but as soon as I eat something, even small, it goes away. I have been undetectable for about 2 years now. I am learning to take better care of myself and am on a journey to happiness."

• Bab...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 22, 2017

For HIV Infection "Update! I initially gave my review about Genvoya within the first few days of starting it. Two months in, I have great news. My viral load has been checked twice since taking Genvoya two months ago. First month, VL went from 20000 to 459, CD4 went from 370 to 570. Second month, VL went from 459 to 102. This is lifesaving medicine. In the first few days, I had slight nausea and a headache, a feeling of Bengay or icy rub on my arms and hands. After two months, zero side effects with the exception of being hungry all the time. I'm energetic, not tired anymore, everyone says I have this glow, feel really great! I take Genvoya with food and without. I take it before bed. This is great medicine. I can drink a beer with it, no side effects at all... I absolutely love Genvoya."

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

For HIV Infection "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 of taking it). My doc told me there is a new one, lighter for long-term use and without neurological side effects, Genvoya. First day (maybe because of the switch): nausea all night and vomiting. First week: a really strong headache all day long and dizzy spells. And when someone used sarcasm, for example, I couldn't get it directly like my brain was so low. Also, to focus on a talk, it was really hard. I wasn't 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 prefer my 1-hour drunk feeling than this all day!"

• Tom...
• September 20, 2016

For HIV Infection "Today makes day number four of taking this. I take it right after I eat lunch and experience no issues. I normally suffer with digestion issues, and I am happy to say I have not experienced any. I did have explosive diarrhea the first hour after taking the medication on day one and two, but that has gone away. I have felt nauseated, 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."

• Bab...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 26, 2017

For HIV Infection "Was diagnosed a year ago, viral load 20,000 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. Three days ago, I decided to start. I decided that Genvoya would be a perfect fit for me due to very little side effects. Day one: slight nausea after an hour of taking Genvoya, but a piece of peppermint candy stopped the nausea. Fourteen hours in, I had a beer and 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 three: absolutely no issues. I'm feeling great. Genvoya is great!"

• VA2...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 4, 2018

For HIV Infection "I was diagnosed back in June of 2018, and I have been having the worst side effects with on-and-off nausea, loss of appetite, dizziness, and not being able to sleep. Granted, my numbers have changed for the better, but does it get better at all?"

• Aus...
• December 25, 2017

For HIV Infection "I'm a 40-year-old male. I've been taking Genvoya for about 8 months now. In the beginning, it wasn't too bad, but lately, I've been noticing sleep problems. Every night, I have weird dreams or nightmares. Also, nausea and stomach cramps. Some days are good, and some days I feel out of it. I'm going to talk to my doctor about changing to a different med. I noticed it's good to drink a lot of water when you're on these meds. Plus, lately, I noticed protein in my urine. I took a urine test, and the doctor says it's one level above normal. I told the doctor I think the meds are causing that, so we'll see what happens. I'll keep you guys posted. Stay healthy, everyone."

• Ant...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 30, 2018

For HIV Infection "I found out I was diagnosed with HIV last week. My C count was 770, and my viral load was 970,000. I’ve had horrible diarrhea and nausea, I am weak, so hoping it’ll pass. I’m having trouble sleeping, and I feel really uncomfortable with no appetite. Does it get better is my question? I do dream, but they’re not horrible dreams. It’s three in the morning now, and all I can do is sit on the toilet as my food turns into liquid. Please, somebody with experience, help me..."

• spa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 15, 2017

For HIV Infection "The first day was awful... nausea, vomiting for hours, stomach ache that started about 8 hours after taking the pill (and lasted about 5 or 6 hours). I stopped it for one week because it was Christmas time and had to stay at my parents' house. The second time I took it, it was the same, nausea and vomiting for hours. But the day after, I took the pill again after dinner and the side effects disappeared, except for the overproduction of gas, which is still happening after two weeks. But it seems to work very fast... the ganglions are decreasing dramatically!"

• Sti...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 20, 2017

For HIV Infection "I have been taking Truvada, Selzentry, Lexiva, Norvir for 10 years. Was not happy about some of these meds being discontinued. I am allergic to a lot of meds. I have been positive since '87.' I have been undetectable for 8. T-cells are 285. I have been taking Genvoya for 1 month, 1 week. The first week was rough: nausea, diarrhea, fever, but I stuck it out. Hope this medicine helps us all. Do not give up."

• Dra...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 20, 2018

For HIV Infection "I was diagnosed HIV positive in April of this year. After lengthy discussions with my treatment nurse, we mutually decided to start treatment as my labs were 'good' - VL 33000 & CD4 510; meaning this was caught early. I've been on Genvoya for 1 month so far and all is good. I already suffer high cholesterol, so I take G in the morning to prevent interaction with atorvastatin taken at night. Suffering just 1 day of extreme nausea, I think this was down to not eating with the tablet as per advice. I was rushing as I was late for work. I'm keeping an eye on tiredness as I often feel like a short nap around lunchtime. This is unusual for me. My BP (blood pressure) and DM2 (Diabetes mellitus type 2) remain stable. I just had my blood taken a few hours ago and have to wait 2 weeks for the first results while on this regimen. My adherence is also 100%, so I am generally hopeful."

• Anonymous
• April 12, 2016

For HIV Infection "It's 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."