Stribild and Diarrhea: What Users Say

• RLJ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 20, 2014

For HIV Infection "Started Stribild in January 2014. CD4 was 900, viral load 16,000 at the time I started. After 20 days, I had blood tests done to check how it was working, including liver and kidney function tests and a bone density test. Results were outstanding. After just 20 days, CD4 was 1200 and viral load undetectable. Kidney and liver working normally and bone density normal. I take it in the morning with food. In the first week, I suffered very slight side effects: loose stool and slight dizziness within two hours of taking it. Now feel no side effects at all. In fact, I feel like I have a lot more energy. I recommend this medicine, it works really well."

• Hap...
• December 9, 2014

For HIV Infection "I'm very happy with this medicine, and I can only encourage anybody who's hesitating to start an HIV treatment to go for this one. After 5 years, I finally decided it was time to start taking medicine, as my CD4 was going down and my viral load was going higher and higher! There was no doubt, I was freaking out! I finally got offered STRIBILD, as it is very practical to take one tablet per day. I must say that I almost didn't have ANY side effects, apart from the part that I was very worried. After 1 month and a half, my viral load became undetectable, it took more time for my CD4 to go back to normal. After 6 months, I am at 600 CD4. I feel very happy, relieved, much more energy, I have had no more gastric and diarrhea issues!"

• Jrz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 6, 2013

For HIV Infection "Was diagnosed July 2012, went on meds March 2013, VL 57,000, CD4 502. After 2 months, became undetectable, now, 5 months later, I am undetectable and CD4 is up to 950. My body feels better, and I have had much more energy. Only side effects are occasional diarrhea, although I am not sure if that is from the medication. Only hassle is the food requirement, but it is a small inconvenience considering this medicine is saving my life."

• Joh...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 21, 2015

For HIV Infection "I was infected with HIV approximately 10 years ago. I'm now 62 years old. After watching my CD4 count drop from the first test of 900 to 450 over a 5-year period, I decided to start meds. Went on a regime of Truvada/Norvir/Prezista for 3 years. My CD4 climbed to 1200, and I was undetectable, but constant diarrhea caused me to switch to Stribild. I remain undetectable, my last four CD4 tests have been over 1500, and the diarrhea is much less frequent, in fact, none in the past 6 months. Hope this continues, and although costly, I give Stribild a big two thumbs up."

• Sco...
• May 26, 2013

For HIV Infection "Awesome! Been on for 6 months now. Currently, VL undetectable, CD4 in normal ranges. At diagnosis, VL 100,000, CD4 400, and 21%. First 2 weeks were tough for me: fatigue, nausea, out-of-body feelings, diarrhea. Slowly, all side effects resolved after about 8 weeks. Now, no side effects at all, all lab results normal: kidney, liver, blood. Life is truly back to normal except 1 extra pill with my vitamin each morning. Don't delay, start treatment as soon as you can!"

• Anonymous
• December 13, 2012

For HIV Infection "I've been taking Stribild for two months. My viral load is undetectable, but I have had two noticeable side effects. The first is severe diarrhea that lasts for several days, then clears up only to reappear several days to a week later. The second is very vivid and wild dreams."

• KGP...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 7, 2013

For HIV Infection "Began in April with viral over 1 million. CD4 was 109. As of May, viral load 606 and CD4 is 265. I've got ways to go. No side effects at first, but the only side effects to complain of now are slight nausea, headache, and slight diarrhea."

• Zoi...
• July 2, 2013

For HIV Infection "I've taken Stribild for a month now. After 2 weeks, labs show that my viral load dropped from 100,000 to 860. Had diarrhea a few times, and still have sometimes, but it's okay. My blood pressure is raising, last time it was 157. My doctor gave me a prescription for Lisinopril. New labs are scheduled for 07/12/13. We'll see!"