Atripla for HIV Infection User Reviews (Page 3)

• Anonymous
• July 6, 2011

"I wad diagnosed September of 09. CD 4 was low, and my viral load was over 600,000. The Doctor put me on Atripla right away. The first week I was sick as a dog with severe night sweats, fever. One Doctor said it was the medicine at work, another said that it was an opportunistic illness. I was undetectable within three months. I go for my blood work in the morning. I still get nervous. This medicine is a life saver."

• Dan...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 19, 2017

"I've been taking Atripla for almost 10 years with great success! Adjusting was tough for me-- it took over 5 months before the dizziness and light-headed would not be daily. I still have vivid dreams and my weight just will not go down, (I don't need to lose much, but 20 lbs is tough enough to lose at 60!) Dreams are my biggest problem. I'm switching to Genvoya on Jan 1st. Hopes for the best!"

• Kansas
• February 6, 2015

"My started Atripila in September of 2013. I had horrible side effects for a year. And I am still fighting issues wih my counts. When my viral load goes down so does my CD4 counts. My viral load will not stay down. It varied between 30 and 60 while my CD4 counts has never been over 200."

• Anonymous
• July 9, 2010

"Spring of 2008 I was hospitalized with pnuemonia and diagnosed with Lyme diease and full blown AIDS with CD4 count of "11" viral load some number so high in the millions I could never remember. I was taking Combivir and Kaletra with Dapsone for the 1st year then it stopped working. I started Kaletra with the Dapsone my CD4 count is now 209 and rising. For a few weeks I was very aggressive and broke all my dishes in the house LOL. I take vitamin supplements and drink a boost pluz every day. LIfe is good now!"

• Tas...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 20, 2012

"I have been taking Atrilpa for just on a week now. The first day was the worst and did not move much off the couch. Since then I have been symptom free except for the odd light headed feeling or sick feeling in the stomach which a cup of Black tea resolves. I normally take my dose about 2130 before bed and sleep. I am yet to experiment with a night out on this medicine."

• Defia...
• August 13, 2016

"I found out in 2010 I was infected with HIV after my partner also tested tested positive. Whilst he went the route of a government program, I went to a private doctor and used my insurance from work (government plan). I was given Atripla. The first weeks were horrible. I experienced severe shortness of breath and could barely sleep. I had to sleep (at least try) sideways with the AC directly to my face. The dizziness was crazy, as if I had drank alcohol all night. My face would get red and I would feel hot. Regarding the strange dreams, well, I always had vivid dreams and nightmares all of my life, so it wasn't new. Other than that, I'm still using Atripla daily at bedtime and became undetectable within 6 months from stating."

• Anonymous
• December 28, 2010

"I was hospitalized in October of 2010 with cryptococcal meningitis, a TC 4 count of 128 and a viral load of somewhere between 50,000 and 60,000. I started Atripla on Thanksgiving week and in one month my VR is 1,000 but my TC 4 count has only gone up to 151. I have vivid dreams nightly and find that I urinate a lot more. I'd have to give this medication 2 thumbs up as far as the quckness and the very minimal amout of side effects."

• City_...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 2, 2016

"Yow guys !!! Tested + on April '14 with VL 37,000 after a major fever event. Couldn't start early treatment because of insurance issues, needed 4 year signority with the insurance co. to apply for HIV treatment. One year later my numbers on Jan '15 were VL 119,000 and CD4 654. Started Atripla 2 years later after testing + on April '16 with VL 399,000 (10 times higher than when diagnosed) and CD4 427. After 6 weeks taking Atrilpla my numbers are VL 474 (pretty amazing drop) and CD4 440. I was pretty happy with these results but my Dr wasn't. He expected me to become undectetable as of now but asked me to continue for two more months to see more progress. Absolutely no side effects except for feeling a bit high the first week"

• Anonymous
• November 29, 2009

"I've been on Atripla for a year and a half for HIV and HBV co-infection. My viral load is undetectable and it has also been very effective in treating the HBV as well. The side effect I experience is dizziness which my doctor was able to correct with a low dose Restoril (7.5mg) which completely eliminated the side effects. I take both at bedtime and do not suffer the insomnia common with Atripla."

• Rob
• November 18, 2017

"On it for 5 years. Viral load was 1300000 and CD4 count 120. Great medication. Within 6 months undetectable and current CD count 1300. Mild weight gain and can only take at bedtime as makes me drowsy, love the dreams. Good medication"

• Loons
• January 19, 2010

"Just started treatment and was put on Atripla. Minimal side effects but my insomnia is overwhelming, I lay in bed for 3 or 4 hours trying to sleep. I have asked my doctor to switch me to something that does not cause sleeplessness as I am feeling ratty with no sleep."

• JDano
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 28, 2018

"I started Atripla in 2012 and was not a fan of it. It did lower my VL and raise my CD4 but the side effects were horrible. I never felt like I got any sleep after a full night of sleep. I woke up tired and with a cloudy mind. I couldn’t remember things for the life of me. It gave me Cotton mouth. All around I felt like a zombie. My quality of life did not improve because I wasn’t living it. I had no energy and was depressed for the longest time. For all medical purposes, this medicine does work when it comes to lowering your VL and increasing you CD4. I remained undetectable since I got on it until now, I’m 2018. Now my VL is back up but my CD4 is good and I am switching to a different medication and I am VERY impressed with it so far!"

• Anonymous
• September 22, 2009

"I've been on Atripla for about 2 years with very good results! The only thing that is slightly annoying are the food restrictions, which can interfere with going to bed when I want to because I work a varied schedule and sometimes don't get a chance to eat dinner until late and the way I feel after taking it varies too much to risk taking it during the day or early evening. However if that's the only problem then I'll take it over having to take multiple doses any day!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 5, 2012

"I went to ER with a cluster headache in 15 January 2012, The doctor looked at my eyes and recommended that I do a HIV test. Needless to say few days later the results came back positive with CD4 count of 4. Apart from the severe headache attacks I have never had any problems. I started Atripla beginning of February with no side effects apart from the dreams. I have never had the headache attack since. I am having my review tests later in May. I am praying for the best."

• Mikey...
• March 15, 2017

"It was great to bring the viral load quickly to undetectable but otherwise it was not a great experience. Was on it for about 8 months.. Head aches, fatigue, weirdest dreams, irritability, depression and almost commit suicide. Got off that drug and a few days later I started to feel like myself again..."

• JJ Love
• July 22, 2010

"I've been on Atripla for about 2 and half years my viral load and cd4 are looking good. But I have had the most terrible time with bowel movements since I started I have severe constipation. I have mucus build up like crazy in my nose. I'm always sniffing or coughing. And I still suffer from dizziness and light headiness throughout the day. I'm going to talk to my doctor soon about changing this medication because using an enema every morning is a drag. Other then that the medicine has been good."

• BB-8
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 3, 2016

"I was diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in early October of 2015. My CD4 count was at 89 and my Viral Load up to 182,000/mL. I began taking Atripla on Nov. 10th 2015. I went in for my 6 week follow up on December 15th. After receiving my test results I was pleasantly surprised. My CD4 count had jumped to 394, and my Viral Load dropped to 2,185 - after only 6 weeks of treatment. Another thing - I actually take my pill first thing in the morning when I wake up. With my schedule, it is difficult for me to take it on an empty stomach in the evenings. I'm more prone to adhere to the pill in the AM when my stomach is already empty. I use my phone with an alarm set for every morning as a fail safe."

• Sphi
• December 6, 2015

"I have been on trivenz (Atripla) for a year. The first 6 months my CD4 went from 190 to 600 and my viral load from 440,000 to 2000. And during the month of August this year I skipped 12 days without my meds and in October my CD4 dropped to 425 and viral load was 2000. Am praying that this meds should not become resistant"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 24, 2021

"I was infected on April 3rd 2021 & didn't know it then. End of April, I came down with a terrible flu that included vomiting & diarrhoea for a week. Between April & June I lost 10kgs which I thought was due to stress. I was slowly starting to pick up weight again towards the end of June so, I didn't think much to it. 3 months later (in July) I tested, got a faint line on the rapid test at home. A week later I was diagnosed with HIV, VL 25000 and CD4. 400. I started on Atripla immediately & I experienced rapid heartbeat, difficulty concentrating & foggy memory for a few weeks. Thereafter, I did not have any side effects. I'm due for monitoring in Feb 2022."

• The...
• February 15, 2016

"I've had a very difficult time with it, I suppose it's working well but the side effects are very severe. I am unable to function, the depression is unbearable and the nausea and confusion render me useless. Every time I have to take the pill I break down in tears. I haven't taken it in weeks, I'd prefer dying."

• Deb
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 16, 2012

"I have been on it for 2 yrs CD4 900-1000, undetectable viral load. Started at 356 CD4 & 27K viral load. Have not noticed any side effects, I take it before bed at night. Missed 1 dose in two yrs so I have good adherence which you need for any of the antiviral medicines to work."

• Crist...
• May 29, 2015

"I was diagnotised with hiv in 2015, may. Doctors say I got it for few years ago, my cd4:180,viral load:37000. I started immediately with atripla. Major side effect from the first days like very dizzy, couldnt' concentrate at all, chest pressure, breath problems, stomach pain, heart beating (too fast). So I decided to see the doctor and change for something else. I got only 2 days but I can't take more. So I'm unlucky with this:/"

• Jesus
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 25, 2012

"I am taking Atripla for almost a year since I discovered I'm HIV positive. I had side effects only in the first 2 weeks when I started since then nothing. I am still feeling good, undetectable and CD4 was 188 and now is 550. I don't know how I will be in the future."

• Jofus...
• November 5, 2010

"I've been on Atripla now for 2 months and it's a great drug. There were defiantly some wicked side effects, strange dreams, frequent bathroom trips and mild hallucinations, but after a few weeks they were gone and in 3 weeks I went from a viral load of over 35,000 to undetectable. "

• Sashimi
• February 27, 2017

"I started taking Tribuss in December my Cd4 count was 450 and its end Feb my cd4 is 880 it really worked for me but the side effects on the 1st month were horrible from having hallucinations,insomnia but they getting better now the only problem is my mood swings,ever since I started taking Tribuss I feel very depressed and Tenarenz side effect are better than Tribuss"