Genvoya and Dizziness: What Users Say

• Rob...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 26, 2016

For HIV Infection "I had to go back on Atripla. Genvoya gave me dizzy spells. I took it for one month, stopped 5 days ago, and I'm still having dizzy spells. I cannot find if anyone else is having the same side effects, wondering how long it will still stay in my system and keep me dizzy, and I get jittery!"

• Bal...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 19, 2019

For HIV Infection "Heterosexual male, HIV+, 31 years, have been struggling with medication for a number of years. I was put on Genvoya. First 3 months were great, then several unexplained UTIs, skin on palms of hands just peeling off, severe outbreak of eczema to face, energy levels and appetite dropped, and the dizziness caused me to have two falls in a week. My clinic, which is not local, and as I have a relative in the same area, so I usually combine a visit with an appointment. Going to get a medical opinion in a day or so, but not at all happy with the medication at present."

• Hi ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 22, 2016

For HIV Infection "I hope it can help you to choose to switch or not to this med. I was on Atripla for 5 years (everything great, but some common side effects like the alcohol feeling after 1 hour of taking it). My doc told me there is a new one, lighter for long-term use and without neurological side effects, Genvoya. First day (maybe because of the switch): nausea all night and vomiting. First week: a really strong headache all day long and dizzy spells. And when someone used sarcasm, for example, I couldn't get it directly like my brain was so low. Also, to focus on a talk, it was really hard. I wasn't me anymore. So, I told my doc, and he said it's ok, you tried enough, you can restart Atripla from tonight, and I REALLY prefer my 1-hour drunk feeling than this all day!"

• PDX...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 10, 2018

For HIV Infection "Tested positive 6/1/16, started with Stribild 7/8/16 and then moved over to Genvoya 13 months ago. VL was 56k and CD4 just 154. Genvoya works, it works very well, and the side effects for me do not exist. I did just have a miserable 2 weeks on Triumeq (I do have higher cholesterol now, never did until HIV meds). However, I could not handle the head rush, anxiousness, and fatigue on Triumeq. Never had any side effects with Stribild or Genvoya, and cannot wait to go to the pharmacy and get it back. Don't think there are no options if something is not working. We all have the right to feel great while on treatment. Not all choices are the same...tell your doc when something is amiss. Lifelong treatment does not mean the experience has to be miserable!!! Always UD now."

• Bab...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 26, 2017

For HIV Infection "Was diagnosed a year ago, viral load 20,000 and CD4 540. I've always struggled with a phobia of any medication, so learning of my HIV diagnosis, I knew it was going to be a challenge to start treatment. Three days ago, I decided to start. I decided that Genvoya would be a perfect fit for me due to very little side effects. Day one: slight nausea after an hour of taking Genvoya, but a piece of peppermint candy stopped the nausea. Fourteen hours in, I had a beer and nausea started up. Day two: I felt really great! Slight dizziness after an hour of taking it, could have been my anxiety that caused that. Remind you, I have a phobia of medication. The rest of day two, I felt great, more energy. Day three: absolutely no issues. I'm feeling great. Genvoya is great!"

• VA2...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 4, 2018

For HIV Infection "I was diagnosed back in June of 2018, and I have been having the worst side effects with on-and-off nausea, loss of appetite, dizziness, and not being able to sleep. Granted, my numbers have changed for the better, but does it get better at all?"

• Sli...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 5, 2017

For HIV Infection "Diagnosed January 2017; started treatment on Genvoya, now 7 days in, absolutely zero problems. I notice a common theme of some of the negative comments ... Only one user mentions having taken Genvoya with a regular meal (and his experience has been positive); most users give no indication when they are taking the medication - I take mine at 5:30 a.m. with a small meal. Also, it seems that users who may be or have been on some other treatment besides Genvoya have the commonly attributed side effects that they mentioned - numbness, dizziness, forgetfulness, maybe a rash of some sort. I haven't had any such issues. However, I notice that my skin seems to be easily cut when I'm shaving."

• Dan...
• October 4, 2017

For HIV Infection "Diagnosed with HIV-1 5 weeks ago. 190,000 viral load and only 280 CD4. Was given Genvoya almost immediately. A little dizzy on day one, otherwise, have not felt anything from taking the medicine and lived as I always did. Try and eat healthy and exercise, though. One month later, down to 53 viral load and CD4 up to 540. I am thrilled! Hope this will stay like this. Will definitely happily keep taking this pill."