Switching From Atripla to Biktarvy

[pigpozdad]

On 9/19/2021 at 4:28 PM, TakingItDeep said:

I went Atripla - Genvoya - Biktarvy and it was fine BUT - I work out 6 days a week and my muscles got very very sore (creatine kinase level went through the roof) on the new Biktarvy so I moved to a new class of meds to get those issues fixed. Apparently those class of meds make some people who work sore, but it's not everyone. 

So you went from Biktarvy to ____(what)

[seattlebbbtm]

Atripla -> Genvoya -> Biktarvy 

Atripla - lots of nightmares, weight gain 

I did not notice any difference going to Biktarvy 

My counts have been indistinguishable across all three meds

[ErosWired]

10 hours ago, pigpozdad said:

I was Atripla > Triumeq > Biktarvy 

Yeah, I started with Atripla too, so I was the same as you except I took a Genvoya detour along the way, lol. I actually didn’t take Triumeq very long, less than a year.

[ErosWired]

9 hours ago, seattlebbbtm said:

My counts have been indistinguishable across all three meds

If you don’t mind my asking, what was your CD4 count when you began treatment, and what level have you been able to maintain across medications?

 I started at an abysmal 49 and have gone up and down between 200 and 400 for the last seven years. None of the meds has been consistent in keeping the counts up - two tests ago my CD4 on Biktarvy tanked to 204 (that’s 4 points above AIDS diagnostic) but as of Monday’s result I’m back to 334. So go figure.

Edited December 16, 2021 by ErosWired

[pigpozdad]

3 hours ago, ErosWired said:

If you don’t mind my asking, what was your CD4 count when you began treatment, and what level have you been able to maintain across medications?

 I started at an abysmal 49 and have gone up and down between 200 and 400 for the last seven years. None of the meds has been consistent in keeping the counts up - two tests ago my CD4 on Biktarvy tanked to 204 (that’s 4 points above AIDS diagnostic) but as of Monday’s result I’m back to 334. So go figure.

I started long ago at 220

[PozBearWI]

2 hours ago, pigpozdad said:

I started long ago at 220

Where are you now?

[Guest]

I was started on Atripla in 2011 when I was diagnosed. Have since been moved to Dovato. I've gained like 30 pounds. Until I read this thread, I wasn't aware of the weight gain being because of the Dovato. Guess I need to speak with my Doc. I'm not happy about the extra weight. I went from 155 pounds to 185 pounds. I have a "dadbod" belly now that I don't appreciate in the slightest.

[tallslenderguy]

i've been on Biktarvy 2 years now, my last CD count was 788 and my blood work is consistently good with no kidney or liver effects in eviedence. i'm happy with the med.

[needsum65cum]

i was off meds since 2017,  was on sustiva and combivir since 2004.   Just started Biktarvy 3 weeks ago, no side affects so far.

[ErosWired]

2 hours ago, RawBoTTom4Use said:

I was started on Atripla in 2011 when I was diagnosed. Have since been moved to Dovato. I've gained like 30 pounds. Until I read this thread, I wasn't aware of the weight gain being because of the Dovato. Guess I need to speak with my Doc. I'm not happy about the extra weight. I went from 155 pounds to 185 pounds. I have a "dadbod" belly now that I don't appreciate in the slightest.

I gained 30 pounds on Atripla. Plus, diabetes. It’s taken years to get that weight down to where I was pre-diagnosis, and my diabetic numbers have only just returned to the non-diabetic range. I don’t know whether the diabetes was med-induced, weight-induced or what. I do eat healthier now, as a result. Chasers take note - HIV = forced lifestyle changes. Yep.

[FelchingPisser]

1 hour ago, ErosWired said:

I gained 30 pounds on Atripla. Plus, diabetes. It’s taken years to get that weight down to where I was pre-diagnosis, and my diabetic numbers have only just returned to the non-diabetic range. I don’t know whether the diabetes was med-induced, weight-induced or what. I do eat healthier now, as a result. Chasers take note - HIV = forced lifestyle changes. Yep.

I wish threads like this were mandatory reading for chasers....

[pigpozdad]

5 hours ago, RawBoTTom4Use said:

I was started on Atripla in 2011 when I was diagnosed. Have since been moved to Dovato. I've gained like 30 pounds. Until I read this thread, I wasn't aware of the weight gain being because of the Dovato. Guess I need to speak with my Doc. I'm not happy about the extra weight. I went from 155 pounds to 185 pounds. I have a "dadbod" belly now that I don't appreciate in the slightest.

Ask your I.D. doctor about Biktarvy 

[blkoraltm]

I went from Atripla to Odefsey.  Been on Odefsey since 2018 or 19 after my knee and hip joints started to deteriorate a known side effect of A-trip La

[JamesL100]

My consultant is discussing moving me from Atripla after nearly 20 years. Options seem to be Dovato or Dolutegravir. I think I could remain as well.
My cholesterol is normal as is my weight through swimming regularly. Never had bad dreams or issues eating (or fucking).
Apart from Atripla being a somewhat old medication, does anyone have experience on either of these new D drugs?

[1hornyjohn]

21 hours ago, JamesL100 said:

My consultant is discussing moving me from Atripla after nearly 20 years. Options seem to be Dovato or Dolutegravir. I think I could remain as well.
My cholesterol is normal as is my weight through swimming regularly. Never had bad dreams or issues eating (or fucking).
Apart from Atripla being a somewhat old medication, does anyone have experience on either of these new D drugs?

I was put onto Biktarvy when 1st diagnosed poz 4 years ago. After a year I was put onto Duvato which I've taken since then.

I was told it was "gentler". No side effects to either and I'm undetectable when tested every 6 months.