Dovato and Insomnia: What Users Say

• Nor...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 10, 2021

For HIV Infection "Update - I've been on Dovato for 18 months now. All tests are excellent. Undetectable and CD4 counts are between 1100-1350. I experienced neuropathy, insomnia, etc., when I started treatment with Biktarvy. There have been no side effects on Dovato. I am a strong believer that only 2 drugs will be beneficial for my long-term health. I work out 5 days a week and work full time. I try to enjoy my life. Thank you, science!"

• ESE...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 22, 2021

For HIV Infection "I was experiencing vivid dreams after being on Biktarvy for a year and a half and thought I would improve my sleep quality by switching to Dovato. Sleep quality on Biktarvy was a 7 out of 10... sleep quality on Dovato was a 1 out of 10. I was also trying to get away from Biktarvy as it was increasing my LDL (bad cholesterol), and I am a healthy male in my 40s with a great diet and gym four times a week. On Biktarvy, I also had muscle strains and injuries that seemed to never recover. Had to try something different. Grateful we have so many choices. :) Dovato might be GREAT for you... however, for me, I would wake up after 3-4 hours of sleep... resulting in a horrible attitude, pressure in my head, and headaches from really bad sleep. On Dovato, I would fall asleep at 11 and wake at 3 AM and stare at the ceiling for hours trying to get back to sleep. Insomnia resulted in feeling like garbage for weeks while on this med. Back to Biktarvy and hope for a cure soon!"

• Ann...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 3, 2021

For HIV Infection "I've been on Dovato for 9 months now, and it causes extreme anxiety and weird vision for me. But upon reading the reviews of other drugs, I think I would rather be a hermit crab with bad anxiety than have liver issues, hair loss, and insomnia like the other drugs cause. Besides anxiety and weird vision issues, it has caused no issues, lol. Wish the anxiety would chill out."

• Ant...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 6, 2021

For HIV Infection "Started to feel unwell around 4 months ago, having been on Dovato for 4 months at that point (previously on Stribild, which served me well). I developed very high levels of anxiety (including very bleak thoughts), difficulty sleeping, as well as abdominal/esophageal hypersensitivity and feelings of nausea. Agreed with my consultant today to switch back to Stribild. I have a strong suspicion the symptoms I've been experiencing are related to the Dovato but clearly don't know for sure. My post here is simply to share my experience and hopefully help others with their decision-making. Thank you to everyone for your useful posts."