[Viva] triumeq and alcohol

Mon Dec 30 10:09:32 PST 2019

Thanks Char.. same to you and all on here

On Mon, 30 Dec 2019, 10:07 am Charlene Anderson, <pickles4 at shaw.ca> wrote:

> Not on this mess nor do I know anything about it. Just wanted to wish
> everyone a fabulous New Years and all the best in 2020.
> Char
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Dec 29, 2019, at 5:38 PM, B V <bertavezina333 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> 
> Hello all you beautiful people,
> I'm on Triumeq and have been for many years. I drink a few times a year.
> I've not had any of the side effects that some of you have described
> although I don't take the drug close to the time I'm thinking of having a
> drink. Sometimes I won't take it the day of. I wouldn't suggest doing that
> if you drink more often than I do for adherence reasons.
> When i started Triumeq i was taking it at night. It interupted my sleeping
> patterns so I took it in the morning. I remember having some of the stomach
> problems at the start, however that side effect subsided within a month or
> so.
> Like Kath said it's best to get a hold of the Oak tree Pharmacist to get
> more information about and share your experiences with Triumeq.
>  Happy 2020 everyone! I never thought I'd see the day.
>
>
> On Sun., Dec. 29, 2019, 1:15 p.m. Denise Wozniak, <
> deniseswozniak at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I had extreme vertigo and racing heart too. I put the vertigo down to
>> Clonazepam (I really believe that medication should have a class action
>> suit as it is incredibly addictive and if you miss it or try to take less
>> it results in bad complications and effects). I put the racing heart down
>> to Genvoya.. which has raltegravir and tenofovir amongst other items in it.
>>
>> We need this information.. why are we not hearing more about it?
>>
>> Denise
>>
>> On Sun, 29 Dec 2019, 12:46 pm Lisa Lagos, <lagos.lisa20 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> 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
>>>>
>>>> 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 !!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>
>>>> 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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