[Viva] triumeq and alcohol

[Lisa Lagos]

Hello:

I couldn't  help but respond as I, too, get racing heart and feel sick
sometimes but I thought it was because I hadn't  drank in many years.
I am on Raltegravir, Darunavir, Ritonavir, Etravirine.  Also Ramipril
(blood pressure) and 30 mg. Citalopram.
I first had 2 beers total one evening out and had pounding heart and later
on towards bed time felt sick to my stomach.  Had same thing again some
time later but not so sick and heart wasn't  as bad.  It concerned me so
never did it again up until this Christmas where I had some kind of
sparkling wine and my heart pounded again.  Also felt incredibly dizzy
right away.  Actually, all the times I had a spinning, light headedness.

So, is it the meds or am I just a cheap drunk?  I do know I don't  plan on
drinking anytime soon.

Thanks for sharing that!

Happy New year to all!
Lisa

On Sun., Dec. 29, 2019, 10:31 a.m. pegfrank, <pegfrank at telus.net> wrote:

> Hi - Good suggestion Kath. A racing heart is something worth chatting with
> someone who understands women and HIV and meds. We are all individuals but
> sometimes there are things that are good to share. Thanks for reaching out.
> Keep us posted.
>
> Happy shift into 2020 everyone. Great opportunity to make fresh plans.
> Love-peg
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> On Dec 29, 2019, at 7:02 AM, Kath Webster <kathwebster at shaw.ca> wrote:
>
> Maybe call Oak Tree pharmacist on Monday (if you’re still going there).
> That racing heart thing is a bit concerning...
> All of it is a drag and I hope you adjust to new meds asap!
> Kath
> Big hugs Anne and all the best for 2020 to all of you Viva women !!
>
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> Sent from my iPhone
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> On Dec 28, 2019, at 7:03 PM, anne bonner <thewoodbuffalo at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> 
> It’s not consistent with drinking really, it hasn’t made me sick with a
> couple of beers but last night I had one gin drink and I was almost
> throwing up an hour later. The other night about a week ago I had 2 beers
> and one drink of tequila and I was up all night and had to call in sick in
> the morning! I had a racing heart and felt like I was gonna die. It might
> just be liquor? And I’m going to try taking them in the morning. I don’t
> normally drink hard stuff so maybe if I avoid that it will be ok. Hopefully!
>
> Thanks for the input!
>
> Anne ❤️
>
> On Sat, Dec 28, 2019 at 2:25 PM Kath Webster <kathwebster at shaw.ca> wrote:
>
>> Hi Anne,
>> This drug is a combo so you need to look at each drug separately for its
>> interactions. At a glance by googling I don’t see Any obvious interactions
>> as I’m sure you checked out too. What I do know is that it takes us about
>> 3-4 weeks for our bodies to adjust to new meds. So hang in there but also a
>> good idea to run it past your doc just in case...  I’m on one of the drugs
>> : Dolutegravir, and I haven’t had any problem however I don’t usually drink
>> more than 1-2 drinks at a time- I’m a lightweight nowadays...
>> It should pass and you’ll hopefully be able to quaff some craft beer
>> before too long!
>> Kath
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> > On Dec 28, 2019, at 1:21 PM, anne bonner <thewoodbuffalo at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>> >
>> > 
>> > Hey, has anybody had issues with drinking alcohol while taking Triumeq?
>> I just started it and have been very sick twice now after having a couple
>> of drinks and taking it before bed.
>> >
>> > Anne
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