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I have gained weight in the last month…
27 July 2023. Related: All topics, Side effects, Starting treatment.
I’m HIV +ve, i’m worried about about my weight. I’m gaining a lot of of weight in a month. I’m worried, what can I do about it? I just started Acriptega.
Answer
Hi, how are you doing?
Do you know how much weight you have gained in the last month?
Acriptega is a generic version of TLD. This means that it contains a drug called dolutegravir. This medication is known to sometimes cause weight gain in people. This happens because the medication increases the persons appetite.
Have you noticed if you have been eating more in the last month? and what time are you taking your medication?
Weight gain associated with dolutegravir can cause an increase of up to 10% of a persons normal body weight. This is managed with normal weight loss methods e.g., eating less/calorie deficit or increasing how much exercise/activity you are doing.
If you continue to notice weight gain, or it is happening rapidly please speak to your doctor about this.
Josh.
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