Question
What are the side effects of Reydin – do any ARVs not have side effects?
4 August 2022. Related: All topics, Changing treatment, Side effects.
Hi there, what are the side effects of Reydin and are there any ARVs that don’t have side effects?
My doctor gave me Reydin and I was drinking it at night at first. My gums started bleeding and after that I had trouble concentrating. I also forget very easily. It is like I’m loosing my mind, what could be the problem?
Answer
Hi, how are you doing?
Reydin is a generic version of TLD. This link is to a previous question about all TLD side effects.
Most ARVs have some side effects but only for some people. Many people don’t get side effects. Sometimes you might need to try different meds if you have difficulty with one.
Reydin does not cause bleeding gums. Have you mentioned this symptom to a doctor?
How are you sleeping at night? Reydin is often best tolerated when taken during the morning. It can cause problems sleeping. If this is the case it would explain why you are having trouble concentrating.
If you have any further questions do get in touch,
Josh.
Hi Alex, thanks. I am sorry that you have had this experience. The changes in US policy have closed many clinics and it is important that you find out where you can now get care.
Please try contacting other hospitals in the area to see if you can get care there. I am in the UK but Google shows this page that might be useful:
https://www.langeberg.gov.za/contact-us.html
This Q&A has more information about these changes and things you can do.
https://i-base.info/qa/25853
I also posted your comment as a new question here:
https://i-base.info/qa/25853
I used to get my ARV’s (Reydin) from the Ivan Thoms Clinic in Green Point, but since January after Pres. Trump took over this clinic seem to have closed. I am staying in Langeberg Municipality and would like to know what I can do now to get these meds?
Hi William, thanks. Reydin is a generic version of TLD and contains tenofovirDF, lamivudine and dolutegravir.
Has this pain become any easier in the few days that you stopped ART?
If yes, then you probably did the right this so long as you definitely see your doctor on Monday.
I am not a doctor and Reydun doesn’t useually cause this problem, but sometimes can affect kidney function.
Good luck on Monday.
I have started 5years ago ARV’s
But this month on the 12th. I was given this REYDIN, Now my kidneys are so Painful, I decided not to take them today till I go to the Clinic on Monday.
What is happening by the way?
Hello Mahlogonolo and thanks for getting in touch.
First of all congratulations on starting ARVs.
This is really good and your quality of life will start improving very soon.
Feeling tired in the first weeks of taking ARVs is not rare, but it goes away after the first few months.
You can read more here: https://i-base.info/guides/side/fatigue
The same goes for nausea.
https://i-base.info/guides/side/nausea
So keep in mind that as your body gets used to the new medication these symptoms will get easier or disappear.
What you can do in the meantime?
You don’t write which medication you are on but sometimes it helps if you take them with food.
It also helps if you have small meals (5 or 6) throughout the day (instead of 2 or 3 big ones)
Another suggestion would be to try having food you like in small portions throughout the day.
You can check here for more information about your medication and advice on how to take them to have the least side effects:
https://i-base.info/guides/category/arvs
Also, please inform your doctor about these symptoms.
They can prescribe medication that help manage them.
Hi
I have started with my treatment and I don’t have appetite, I feel sleepy.
Hello Nokwazi and thanks for getting in touch.
Diarrhoea is a common side effect of ARVs and should resolve very soon.
Try noticing what you eat and if there is something that makes the situation better or worse.
The rest of your symptoms are usually related to bad night sleep that Reydin can sometimes be linked to.
Try taking it in the morning and see if that will make a difference.
Please keep in touch and let us know how things are going.
Hi…I’ve been taking my ARVs for years now, then they gave me Reydin and I experience some side effects such as headache, diarrhea, weakness, feeling unwell, dizziness and tiredness…what can I do because this is bothering me
Thank you