{"id":168,"date":"2023-01-01T12:00:24","date_gmt":"2023-01-01T12:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/moomango.co.uk\/ttfa\/?page_id=168"},"modified":"2023-01-14T00:34:06","modified_gmt":"2023-01-14T00:34:06","slug":"4-common-side-effects-feeling-sick-diarrhoea-and-tiredness","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/i-base.info\/ttfa\/4-side-effects-of-arvs\/4-common-side-effects-feeling-sick-diarrhoea-and-tiredness\/","title":{"rendered":"4. 4 General side effects: feeling sick, diarrhoea, tiredness, rash"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sometimes it take a few weeks for our bodies to get used to a new medicine.<\/strong><\/p>\n

We might feel a bit more tired or have digestion changes, but this type of side effect, if it does occur, should be mild and only last a few weeks.<\/p>\n

Compared to earlier HIV drugs, these side effects are much less likely using ART in 2023<\/p>\n

But because nausea and tiredness can be symptoms of other illnesses,\u00a0you should tell your doctor of any problems. It might be that you caught a cold or other infection around the time you started ART.<\/p>\n

If your doctor thinks this is a side effect of ART,\u00a0anti-nausea and diarrhoea medications can help. The links below include other suggestions that might help.<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you are unlucky and the side effects continue, ask about an alternative HIV combination.<\/p>\n

Rash<\/h2>\n

Although rash is not a common side with modern ART, hypersensitive reactions can occure with any medicine.<\/p>\n

This has mainly been reported with NNRTIs (nevirapine and efavirenz) and abacavir (hypersensitivity).<\/p>\n

Any rash that progressively worsens should be taken very seriously and needs to be seen by a doctor. This includes any rash that breaks the skin or that covers more than 10% of your body, however mild.<\/p>\n

Approximately less than 1 in 20 people (5%) get a rash with nevirapine, efavirenz or abacavir and this can become extremely serious. This often involves changing to an alternative ART.<\/p>\n

Further reading<\/h2>\n

From the i-Base guide HIV and your quality of life<\/a>.<\/p>\n