DELSTRIGO has a low rate of side effects. In a study of adults who were new to treatment, the most common side effects over 96 weeks were: dizziness 7%, nausea 5%, and abnormal dreams 5%. These are not all the possible side effects of DELSTRIGO.
In this study, fewer patients stopped taking DELSTRIGO than Atripla because of side effects.
when taking DELSTRIGO
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when taking Atripla (another HIV-1 medicine)
DELSTRIGO can cause serious side effects, including: worsening of hepatitis B virus (HBV). If you have both HIV-1 and HBV and stop taking DELSTRIGO, your HBV may suddenly get worse. Do not stop taking DELSTRIGO without first talking to your healthcare provider, as they will need to monitor your health. Your doctor should test you for HBV infection before you start treatment with DELSTRIGO.
New or worse kidney problems, including kidney failure. Your doctor should do blood and urine tests to check your kidneys before you start and during treatment. They may tell you to stop taking DELSTRIGO if you develop new or worsening kidney problems.
Bone problems, such as bone pain and softening or thinning (which may lead to fractures), in some people who take DELSTRIGO. Your doctor may need to do tests to check your bones.
Tell your doctor if you have any of the following symptoms during treatment with DELSTRIGO: bone pain that does not go away or worsening bone pain; pain in your arms, legs, hands or feet; broken (fractured) bones; or muscle pain or weakness. These may be symptoms of a bone or kidney problem.
Changes in your immune system (Immune Reconstitution Syndrome) when you start taking HIV-1 medicines. Your immune system may get stronger and begin to fight infections that have been hidden in your body for a long time. Tell your doctor right away if you start having any new symptoms after starting your HIV-1 medicine.
HIV may have a negative effect on your cholesterol.
In a study of adults who were new to treatment, DELSTRIGO did not increase bad cholesterol, while Atripla did.
At week 48, the effects on bad cholesterol (LDL-C) were:
EFFECTS ON BAD CHOLESTEROL (LDL-C)
-2.1 mg/dL
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8.3 mg/dL
The effects on bad cholesterol at week 96 were similar to those seen at week 48.
The benefit of these changes has not been demonstrated.