Question
I just started odimune and have difficult side effects.
15 May 2013. Related: All topics, Side effects, South Africa, Starting treatment.
Hi,
I started odimune last night and after two hours I felt like some things were crawling on my face,my ears became painful,my head feels like its going to explode and it went on until today. I can’t work please help.
Answer
Hello,
Thanks for your email. I’m sorry to hear about these difficult side effects you are experiencing.
It is very normal to have difficult side effects in the first few days and weeks of treatment. Some people may find that they need to take a few days off work while this is most difficult. Are you able to do this?
Most side effects will get better or go away after a few weeks. If these are very severe and you are worried you should talk to your doctor. If you have any rash you should show this to your doctor. You should be able to access some treatment to make these side effects easier- for instance painkillers for the headache.
There are a small percentage of people who cannot tolerate certain drugs. You could be one of these people. If the side effects do not go away after a month or so, then you need to discuss this with your HIV doctor. They can usually replace the drug, which is causing the side effect.
Please see our side effects guide for more information.
Hi Pretty,
Have you spoken to your doctor yet? Any symptom or side effect should be discussed with a doctor, especially a rash. And anyone getting a rash after starting HIV treatment should contact their doctor or clinic straight away.
There may be other reasons for your rash. So it’s a good idea to get the doctor to have a look at these symptoms.
There’s more info here on a similar question.
Hie l have been using the odimune for about 2 weeks now and I’m experiencing the side effects like rash, my eyes become red and ichy and my feets and inside my hands is inching is it normal to pass through that and for how long or can l get something to stop the rash /inching pls help
Hi Thabile,
Short breath is not a generally reported side effect of Odimune. But we are not doctors at i-Base. So it’s important that you ask the doctor about these symptoms.
Hi….I started odimune 6 months ago and I’m experiencing short breath, is it normal?
Hi Ntombi,
It’s common to feel some mild side effects in the first few days and weeks when starting HIV treatment. But these usually go away quickly. But if you have an infection it’s important that you go to see the doctor for treatment.
Hy the clinic gave me odimune I feel week and I have infection can i continue using them
Hi Cindy,
How long have you been taking Odiume? Have you ever actually vomited after you’ve taken it?
I feel like I must vomited after I take this odimune
Hi Glenda.
When someone is positive, when they take a HIV test they will always test positive. Are you maybe thinking about your viral load?
Hy … is that possible to start taking meds odimune den after some months get tested n be negative? If yes what might be the cause?