Question
How long does dizziness with Tribuss last?
17 December 2013. Related: All topics, Side effects.
Hi I started Tribuss three days ago.
I just want to long know how long does dizzness takes because I’m I work night shift sometimes.
Answer
Hi,
Thanks for your email.
Tribuss is a generic version of Atripla.
Tribuss contains three ARVs- efavirenz, tenofovir and FTC. The dizziness you are experiencing is a common side effect of efavirenz.
Usually this will improve after the first few weeks of treatment. Efavirenz may be a difficult drug if you work shifts that require sometimes working days and sometimes working nights. This is becasue most people routinely take efavirenz before they sleep.
If this dizziness is affecting your ability to work, or making it dangerous to do so, it’s important to talk to your clinic about this. There are alternative drugs that may be more appropriate with your shift patterns.
There is more information about efavirenz side effects here.
Hi Njungani,
I’m sorry, you sound very unwell. But it’s important to discuss this with your doctor.
What treatments have you been taking? Please let us know the names of these. And if you have access to your viral load and CD4 results, please tell us this too.
What country do you live in? There could be support organisations that can offer local help.
Hi.
I’ve been on ARVs more than 5 months,on my second month of treat I felt dizzy itold my doc,she she said she will give a diff treatment ,ok they gv me I was telling better .last month I went to take my treatment again ,I don’t know this one it smell something ngathi I can vomit,after I take it I feel dizzy way bad.i continued with it but nothing chang I feel sick
Hi Limpho,
Are you taking Tribuss? Feeling dizzy is a reported side effect of Tribuss. You can talk to the doctor and ask about switching to ARVs that are easier for you to take.
However, it’s important your heart and chest symptoms are checked by the doctor. You can ask what’s causing them.
Do you have access to your CD4 count and viral load results? Please let us know.
Hi am on 4months treatment of ARV and i feel nausea and dizzy and something on the chest or throat that makes me feel hope sometimes my heart beats fast feeling like i am about to die…what can i do i seriously need help
Hi Mercy,
Are you knew to Tribuss?
Hi my name is mercy I’ve been on arvs for nine years now.I have never experienced any side effects until now when taking tribuss combination.Lately Im feeling dizzy and I’ve been to the doctor nd they prescribed cyclizine by bt it’s not working.
Hi Dineo,
If you’re feeling dizzy after a year and a half of being on meds then you may need to change. This is something to discuss with your doctor. A combination without efavirenz may help.
Hi it’s been one and a half year taking ARVs and I still get dizzy
Hi Power,
Have you been taking Tribuss? If so, please tell your doctor about your symptoms. A side effect of Tribuss can make some people feel anxious and depressed. There should be other ARVs you can take.
If you live in South Africa you can contact the Treatment Action Campaign. They can help with local support.
I decided to dnt take it coz its like m losing my mind now, i cnt even go to work, maybe i can deal with it traditionally, because its painful