Dolutegravir / lamivudine for HIV Infection User Reviews (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 30, 2022

Dovato (dolutegravir / lamivudine) "Been on it 5 weeks changed from Atripla. My legs feel weak. I get leg cramps in the night, don’t sleep so much & my hair feels thinner than before . Seem to be putting on weight fast. Gonna stay with it"

• 13Yea...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 23, 2023

Dovato (dolutegravir / lamivudine) "My doctor had me switch from Triumeq to Dovato in 2019, right after it became available, because he wanted to reduce the number of drugs I was taking from three to two. I have had no issues for the past four years: my viral load remains undetectable, my t-cells have increased from under 800 to over 1200, and there have been no side effects. Definitely the right move!"

• Bankton
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 22, 2023

Dovato (dolutegravir / lamivudine) "I was diagnosed with HIV in 2020 but I didn't seek treatment until 2022. I was prescribed Biktarvy (bictegravir + tenofovir alafenamide + emtricitabine). It got me undetectable in three months but I developed lactic acidosis which is a dangerous condition. I felt weak and more tired than usual, I also developed unusual muscle pain, shortness of breath while laying in bed. Extreme stomach and intestinal pain with nausea, bloating, weight gain, and cold blue hands and feet. I also felt lightheaded, and developed a fast abnormal heartbeat. I changed doctors and I asked to be placed on Dovato. It's now been four months and I'm still undetectable and my CD4 count is high. I'm feeling much healthier and more active. Biktarvy will surely work for others and it will get you to undetectable fast which is a good start. I believe that Dovato is the right medication for me. Don't feel scared and start treatment as soon as possible and you'll have a better chance of a normal life like me."

• Larry...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 15, 2023

Dovato (dolutegravir / lamivudine) "Poor. Intense joint pain in both ankles, swollen left knee after 2 months, found this osteonecrosis to be a common side effect with 5 other members of an HIV peer support who were also taking Dovato. A friend that lives in Nigeria (where the US Embassy pays for the distribution of HIV medication) was taking another combinant that also contains lamivudine, his osteonecrosis was spinal. His clinic changed his medication upon request. Lamivudine is not safe. I'm in the UK, where HIV medication is distributed for free by the NHS."

• Nick
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 20, 2021

Dovato (dolutegravir / lamivudine) "I've read the posts and it seems as this drug is not that good. I just got it today I hope it helps me bring my cd4 count up. I have been more concerned with if it affects cholesterol or A1C...Genvoya is a good HIV drug..I hope this drug helps me. If not I'm going back to Genvoya."

• Fearf...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 23, 2023

Dovato (dolutegravir / lamivudine) "I have been taking Dovato for a year now, but I constantly feel full and hungry at the same time. I have gained 30lbs and slowed down a lot. Sometimes, I feel sad and have dark thoughts that I don't like, but my viral load and CD4 count are excellent. I have decided to go back to Atripla, which I took for 10 years and made me look healthy, with a model's frame and generally happy with my life. After Atripla, I tried Genvoya for 2 years, but it made me feel sad and like I was carrying bricks around my legs 24/7. I also gained weight rapidly and developed a kidney stone while on it, which is still in my kidney three years later. I really hope I don't have to switch medications anymore because this experience is scary and unsettling."

• Josep...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 7, 2021

Dovato (dolutegravir / lamivudine) "I switch from 4 years of Triumeq to Dovato as part of a research on the benefit of treatment with 2 drugs vs. 3 drugs. So far so good 2 weeks later I didn't feel any different. I have been doing well on Triumeq : a little weight gain when I started but otherwise ok medication. I did horribly with TDF/TAF, causing back pain and joint pain so Birktavy, Genvoya, or most Gileads pills are out."

• Jasper
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 7, 2022

Dovato (dolutegravir / lamivudine) "I love this drug first diagnosed in Nov 2021 I’m concerned as it was my first drug and read things about using Dovato as first line of defence against HIV. Within four months I was undetectable I go for blood work in 2 weeks to see if it has come back down keeping fingers crossed. No side effects that I’ve noticed except for the weird vision and occasional diarrhea"

• Mike
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 11, 2023

Dovato (dolutegravir / lamivudine) "I have been taking Dovato for almost a year. For the entire year, I have had unbearable nasal congestion. It was so bad I went to an allergist and went through 6 months of allergy shots that didn't help my congestion. I assume Dovato is the cause. I also experience severe pain in my finger joints, to the point where sometimes I can't open my hand without pain. My CD4 count is currently not measurable. The HIV test came back negative, so the Dovato is working extremely well. I am going to discuss changing back to GEnvoya due to side effects."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 21, 2023

Dovato (dolutegravir / lamivudine) "I was on Dovato for six months after being on Atripla for more than ten years. Suggested by my doctor as VLs were under 13 (undetectable) and cd4 stable between 650-750…but recently cholesterol level has been going up and, most recently, some renal weakness. No significant side effects (and I could even take it during the day as it didn’t make me feel drunk like Atripla). My last stats were incredible.My blood sugar dropped by 2/3, and all other numbers for cholesterol, liver, kidney, and so on. So on those notes, EXCELLENT; I thought my alcohol intake had led to my blood sugar being very high, but it seems it was the Atripla…go figure. However, I gained at least 6kg all in the abdomen and always feel uncomfortable and full (yet hungry?). Apparently, the weight gain is not a side effect for my type (my doctor said he had seen extreme weight gain of 15kg, so not sure what to make of it, but due to the extra pounds I packed on, my doctor changed me to Biktarvy…"

• Marcus
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 31, 2022

Dovato (dolutegravir / lamivudine) "Switched from Descovy and Tivicay to Dovato, so 1 pill a day which is a bit easier to manage (travelling about with one pot, bigger pill easier to handle etc). Felt no real difference, I had some nausea when really tired before (after lots of exercise) ..that still remains with Dovato 3 weeks in....but not really a major problem. So feels like a positive step forward. I would recommend the switch if offered."

• AML
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 31, 2023

Dovato (dolutegravir / lamivudine) "Due to another condition on my body (HC), my doctor switched me from Genvoya to Biktarvy. However, Biktarvy had interactions with Mavired, and after I was cured of HC, my doctor advised me to continue taking Biktarvy. Although I read medical reviews indicating that Biktarvy could cause rapid weight gain, I decided to switch to Dovato. I was concerned when my January lab results showed that my CD-4 count had increased, but my virus load count had also gone up, which I didn't fully understand. Recently, I spoke to my doctor about this and he suggested I continue taking Dovato while he ordered some new labs to assess my current CD4 count and virus load. I am hopeful that my CD4 count will continue to increase, while my virus load will remain undetectable, as it was when I was taking Biktarvy and Genvoya. Despite these concerns, I remain optimistic about my decision to switch to Dovato."

• Miguel...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 28, 2024

Dovato (dolutegravir / lamivudine) "I was diagnosed in Nov 2022. Dovato was prescribed and within 2 months i was undetectable. Even with being undetectable i developed Hypogonadism. That is when the testicles stop producing testosterone due to injury or infection. Whenever i take the dovato my scrotum starts to itch severly. I am not sure if it's the medication but i do wonder of others are having the same experience?"

• Aus
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 22, 2023

"Excellent medication. Been on it for about 5 years now. No side effects at all!! My CD4 just hit 1340 and I'm undetectable. Was on Triumeq prior and had a lower CD4 and detectable results every few blood tests."

• John
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 15, 2020

Dovato (dolutegravir / lamivudine) "Great drug so far no side effects"

• Posit...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 27, 2021

Dovato (dolutegravir / lamivudine) "Dovato cause side effects of neuropathy in leg, weakness in muscles, so I'm back to tivicay truvada but paresthesia in legs not go away. Now will stop all meds . Ba careful of this drug"

• Dan
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 25, 2021

Dovato (dolutegravir / lamivudine) "Within two days of taking my first dose I started getting a rash the back of my neck and my arms immediately stopped taking Dr prescribed prednisone for my rash but still experiencing itching"

• Norse
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 8, 2020

Dovato (dolutegravir / lamivudine) "Been on Dovato 8 months now and feel great. No side effects."

• Young
• January 13, 2021

Dovato (dolutegravir / lamivudine) "If you sport active, not take dovato. Big muscle disorder and pain"

• Rafael
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 6, 2021

Dovato (dolutegravir / lamivudine) "I have been on Dovato for about 8 months now. No issues. Feel fine."