Comparing Truvada vs Genvoya

For HIV Infection: After one year on Truvada in combination with Prezista and Norvir - the only listed side effect I may be suffering from is insomnia - and I think that has more to do with other factors than with Truvada (I take it at Noon). After hearing about possible side effects with HIV medicines- it is a pleasant surprise!

For HIV Infection: I have been on the combination of Truvada/Prezista/Norvir for over 2 years now. The side effects that cause me the most problems are the ones dealing with my kidneys! The Truvada has made my GFR go down to 30, very close to changing medicines at that point. But it has been working so well that we took a very close monitoring of my kidney function, and my GFR has stabilized around 55. Other than that the side effects have been minimal to none. Great medicine overall!

For HIV Infection: I have been taking Genvoya now for 11 days. Recently diagnosed with really good lab cbc ranges, cd4 count and low viral load (was exposed early year 2016). I take it at noon everyday with my lunch, just to remain consistent. I can tell the medication is doing some work. My body feels different. I get really sleepy an hour after taking. First few days I felt warmer inside, even though I never have a temp. The indigestion is also very apparent and annoying at times. I noticed this the first day I started treatment. I also have some stomach cramping and frequent need to urinate. Cramping discomfort is very low grade. I think my body is working hard to clear and filter all the virus. I feel good overall.

For HIV Infection: Feb 2016 I was diagnosed HIV+ with VL 8000000/CD4 700. Was immediately put on Stribild which I was able to tolerate but never felt well. I thought am I always going to have the feeling of not feeling well all the time. My first follow up May 2016 VL 90 did not get CD4 count on first follow up. My second follow up Sept 2016 VL 80/CD4 800. I started Genvoya on my second follow up and after a week I feel a lot better. I don't have the unending feeling of not feeling well. I actually feel better then I have in a long time. I actually feel like doing stuff now. Like when I started Stribild I have a sour taste on my tongue but hopefully it will go away like it did on Stribild. So far I am glad I made the switch. Time will tell.