Complera and Diarrhea: What Users Say

• Mam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 4, 2013

For HIV Infection "I started taking Complera one month ago. My virus was 1142 in my blood, and my T cells were 430 units. In the first week of taking Complera, I had side effects, but not serious ones, like diarrhea. I could not sleep well, I felt dizzy, had a headache, and I lost my appetite. And the most important, I made a lot of gas. But after a month, I visited my doctor to check if the Complera was working for me, and the result was amazing. The doctor explained to me that the virus in my body is now under 12 (undetectable), and the T cells are up to 660. I'm taking Complera every day between 8 to 10 pm, after dinner."

• leg...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 9, 2013

For HIV Infection "I started taking Complera before it was even on the market during its Phase III clinical trials. I've been on the Edurant/Truvada combination for more than 5 years now with very minimal side effects. The medication is extremely effective in quickly getting your viral load to undetectable levels. My only concern with this medication is that it has caused consistent mild to moderate abdominal pains. Mostly bloating, but sometimes diarrhea and nausea."

• val...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 24, 2015

For HIV Infection "I started to take Complera 1 year ago when viral load was 1700 and CD4 490. I had immediately some side effects like a lot of gas, some headache, and diarrhea. But they stopped 1 month after taking pills. After 2 months of this medication, I started to feel like losing balance, a bit depressed, and a bit dizzy as well. I got tested with a CT brain radiography and it was negative, thank God. Then I got tested with cognitive exams and everything is good. So I suppose it must be Complera. At the moment, my viral load is undetectable and CD4 are 743."

• tru...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 3, 2013

For HIV Infection "Only side effects I've had are gas, stomach cramps, diarrhea, but I only go to the bathroom once or twice a day. I was diagnosed on June 5, 2013, and my viral load was 89,000 and my CD4 was 258. On July 30, 2013, I decided to get checked before starting treatment. My viral load went down on its own to 44,000 and my CD4 went down to 248. I was prescribed COMPLERA on August 1, 2013, and I've been on it for 3 days. My first lab since Complera is September 1, so I will keep you updated."