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Triumeq Information

Triumeq (Abacavir/Dolutegravir/Lamivudine) is used to control HIV infection and to decrease the viral load in the body of affected person so that the immune system can work better. HIV is the virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). HIV infection destroys CD4 (T) cells, which are important to the immune system. CD4 cells are a type of white blood cells that help the body fight infection. It would be best to know that Triumeq does not cure for HIV/AIDS. People with HIV who get effective treatment with Triumeq can live long, healthy lives. Most people experience flu-like symptoms within 2 to 4 weeks of getting infected. Some people have no symptoms at all. The only way to know if you have HIV is to get tested. The active ingredient in Triumeq is Abacavir, Dolutegravir, and Lamivudine. Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) like Abacavir and Lamivudine work by blocking reverse transcriptase (an HIV enzyme), preventing HIV from replicating. Integrase inhibitors (INIs) like Dolutegravir work by blocking integrase (an HIV enzyme), preventing HIV from replicating. Triumeq slows the further growth of HIV and seems to slow down the destruction of the immune system. This may help to delay the development of infections related to AIDS or HIV.

Triumeq Side Effects

The most common side effects of Triumeq may include headache; fever; joint pain; skin rash; sleeping difficulties; tiredness; vision changes; Call your doctor right away if you have any of the serious side effects such as:
• Enlarged thyroid;
• Signs of lactic acidosis, such as unusual muscle pain, dizziness, irregular heart rate, stomach pain, vomiting;
• Signs of liver problems, such as swelling around your midsection, appetite loss, dark urine, pain in your right upper stomach;
• Symptoms of a new infection, including fever, night sweats, swollen glands, cold sores, diarrhea;
• Symptoms of anemia such as pale skin, unusual tiredness, shortness of breath, fatigue;
• Unexplained weight loss

Triumeq Precautions

Do not use Triumeq if you are allergic to Abacavir, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine, or any other ingredients in this medication. Before you start taking this medication, tell your doctor about your medical history, including if you have a particular type of gene called HLA-B*5701; have moderate or severe liver disease; have heart problems; have a family history of diabetes; have kidney disease; have high blood pressure; are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan to become pregnant; are breastfeeding, or are planning to breastfeed. Tell your doctor about all the medications you take, including prescription, OTC, herbal supplements, and vitamins. There may be a drug interaction between Triumeq and other medications like vitamins containing calcium or iron; antacids or laxatives containing aluminum or magnesium; carafate; fampridine; metformin. Do not use Triumeq if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. This medication can harm your unborn baby and cause congenital disabilities, especially when taken in the first six weeks of pregnancy. Do not use Triumeq while breastfeeding without talking to your doctor. Abacavir and Lamivudine pass into your breastmilk. Women with HIV infection should not breastfeed. HIV can pass to a baby through breast milk even if the baby is HIV-negative. Do not give this drug to children less than 12 years old. It may harm them. Use your medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop or change the dose of this medicine without talking to your doctor. You may take Triumeq with or without food. Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Take the drug at the same time each day to ensure your doses are evenly spaced out. Triumeq is not a cure for HIV and will not prevent your disease from spreading. Do not have unprotected sex or share razors or toothbrushes. Triumeq can make you feel dizzy. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how the drug affects you. Store Triumeq in its original package to protect it from moisture. Keep the bottle tightly closed.

Do I need a prescription to order Triumeq?

Yes, a prescription is required from your physician to order Triumeq.