Question
I feel dizzy when I take my ARVs, what can I do?
12 May 2020. Related: CD4 and viral load, Side effects.
I‘ve been on biktarvy for 9 months I always feel dizzy and lightheaded. I find it hard to focus. Is there anything that I can do?
Answer
Thanks for getting in touch.
Though feeling dizzy can happen when someone first starts med, it shouldn’t last more than a few weeks. If you’re feeling dizzy once you’ve taken your meds, and you’ve been on them for 9 months, this is something that you’re going to need to talk to your doctor about. It may be worth trying another type of ARV.
Hi Mokgadi, please talk to your doctor about your symptoms. This may be linked to treatment of might be something else. What has you doctor said about this so far?
Depending on which meds you are taking there maybe simpe things that could help. Or you could ask about alternative HIV meds.
I feel dizzy n tired everyday. I m on 8 months using ARVs and ART.
Hi Vuyani, thanks. TB treatment is usually only for a certain period. HIV ARVs are treatment that we need to stay on for many years (until there is a cure).
I have two months taking TB treatment arvs it’s years