Question
What are the side effects of TLD?
6 January 2022. Related: All topics, PEP/PEPSE, Side effects, Starting treatment.
Hi guys, I recently had sex with someone who was HIV positive. The next day I went to the clinic and they gave me PEP. I am currently on TLD but I am experiencing a stuffy nose, dry mouth and sore throat. I have little red spots on my legs, like a rash I don’t know if this are side effects or not. Please help.
Answer
Hi, how are you?
All meds can cause mild or minor side effects in some people but not everyone will get these side effects. Most of the side effects listed with the drug information only affect a percentage of people who use these meds.
This means nearly every medicine has a daunting list of potential side effects, but in practice you are unlikely to get any or only one or two.
Please see this link for info on PEP including side effects:
https://i-base.info/qa/factsheets/pep-faq
Hi Lucia, have you had these itching sores on your face for the month you have been taking TLD? and have you experienced sores like these before?
Hello.. I have a month now, taking TLD tablets, im now having this bad sores on my face, at times they are itching.. What can i do
Hi Faniswa, it is becoming very common for people to switch from older combinations to TLD. TLD is often much better tolerated by people with a far less side effect profile. Have you been able to speak with your doctor about potentially switching? It is possible that TLD would cause headaches but this is much less reported than older drugs. People also get used to TLD quickly and the side effects wear off. TLD does not increase urination.
Please follow this link for more information about TLD: https://i-base.info/guides/14970
Hi. Started using ARVs 2020. Im on tribus makes me pee alot and terrable headache most times and I only drink the tablet at night. Now I heared about TLD, more intrigued about it but I’m scared to be sick again as when I started the ARVs I was so sick, I had experienced most of the side effects.
Hi Bruce, while you are taking PEP it is recommended that you do not have sex without a condom. While you are on PEP you are unsure of your status. This can potentially put your partners at risk. If your partner is taking PrEP you do not need to use a condom as they will be protected.
I am in day 4 taking pep, can l have sex
Hi Edna, these symptoms are not caused by TLD. What is your blood pressure and how long have you noticed numbness on your face?
l start talking TLD two years ago, but am experiencing low blood pressure and numbness on my face.help
Hi Kay, do you know the name of the medication she is taking? How long after starting treatment did she start to experience these symptoms?
Someone close to me just start her arc meds she is having headache,fever and throwing up on her first day..is it normal?