Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

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What is human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)?

HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a viral infection which can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). HIV specifically attacks CD4 cells, which are part of the body's immune system. With treatment, often called antiretroviral therapy (ART), HIV infection can be well-controlled.

Common symptoms reported by people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

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Zolpidem Trazodone Amitriptyline
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Dehydroepiandrosterone DHEA Human Growth Hormone Nandrolone Decanoate
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Testosterone Modafinil Vitamin B Complex
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Bupropion Citalopram Sertraline
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Clonazepam Alprazolam Lorazepam
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Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Ibuprofen Hydrocodone ER
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Abacavir-lamivudine Ibuprofen Prescription
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Loperamide Diphenoxylate and Atropine Acidophilus
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Triamcinolone topical Acyclovir Mupirocin topical
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Lopinavir-ritonavir Dapsone (DDS) Host Defense Organic Mushrooms
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Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) Efavirenz Ibuprofen
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, insomnia, fatigue, and pain) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

You’ve tried
Treatment name(s)
Type
How many have tried
Tried for
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Treatment name(s)

(Stribild)
Type
Prescription Drug
How many have tried
33
Tried for
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (33)
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Treatment name(s)

(Truvada)
Type
Prescription Drug
How many have tried
28
Tried for
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (28)
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Treatment name(s)

(Atripla)
Type
Prescription Drug
How many have tried
25
Tried for
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (25)
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Treatment name(s)

(Complera)
Type
Prescription Drug
How many have tried
24
Tried for
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (24)
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Treatment name(s)

(Sustiva)
Type
Prescription Drug
How many have tried
19
Tried for
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (19)
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Treatment name(s)

(Isentress)
Type
Prescription Drug
How many have tried
19
Tried for
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (19)
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Treatment name(s)

(Norvir)
Type
Prescription Drug
How many have tried
18
Tried for
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (18)
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Treatment name(s)

(Epzicom)
Type
Prescription Drug
How many have tried
17
Tried for
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (17)
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Treatment name(s)

(Prezista)
Type
Prescription Drug
How many have tried
13
Tried for
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (13)
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Treatment name(s)

(Tivicay)
Type
Prescription Drug
How many have tried
13
Tried for
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (13)
Data from patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), who reported starting treatments within the last 5 years.
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Compare treatments taken by people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

You’ve tried
Treatment name(s)
Perceived effectiveness
Side effects
Total evaluations
Tried for
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Treatment name(s)

(Stribild)
Perceived effectiveness
for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (13 evaluations)
Side effects
Diarrhea Flatulence 14 more
Total evaluations
14
Tried for
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (33)
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Treatment name(s)

(Truvada)
Perceived effectiveness
for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (14 evaluations)
Side effects
Diarrhea Chronic Diarrhea 10 more
Total evaluations
14
Tried for
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (28)
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Treatment name(s)

(Atripla)
Perceived effectiveness
for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (24 evaluations)
Side effects
Vivid dreams Dizziness 18 more
Total evaluations
24
Tried for
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (25)
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Treatment name(s)

(Complera)
Perceived effectiveness
for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (17 evaluations)
Side effects
Acid reflux Burning nerve pain in right foot 9 more
Total evaluations
17
Tried for
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (24)
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Treatment name(s)

(Sustiva)
Perceived effectiveness
for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (14 evaluations)
Side effects
Dizziness Dizziness and feeling faint 3 more
Total evaluations
14
Tried for
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (19)
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Treatment name(s)

(Isentress)
Perceived effectiveness
for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (11 evaluations)
Side effects
Decreased appetite Diarrhea 10 more
Total evaluations
11
Tried for
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (19)
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Treatment name(s)

(Norvir)
Perceived effectiveness
for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (12 evaluations)
Side effects
Diarrhea GI problems
Total evaluations
12
Tried for
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (18)
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Treatment name(s)

(Epzicom)
Perceived effectiveness
for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (10 evaluations)
Side effects
Chronic Diarrhea chronic kidney disease 2 more
Total evaluations
10
Tried for
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (17)
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Treatment name(s)

(Prezista)
Perceived effectiveness
for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (10 evaluations)
Side effects
Diarrhea GI problems 3 more
Total evaluations
10
Tried for
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (13)
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Treatment name(s)

(Tivicay)
Perceived effectiveness
for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (6 evaluations)
Side effects
Total evaluations
6
Tried for
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (13)
  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell
  • Severe
  • Moderate
  • Mild
  • None
Data from patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), who reported starting treatments within the last 5 years.
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Who has human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) on PatientsLikeMe?

Age
Age Proportion # of patients
<20 6
20s 184
30s 621
40s 729
50s 759
60s 288
70+ 49
Age at first symptom
Age at first symptom Proportion # of patients
0-19 years 24
20-29 years 201
30-39 years 197
40-49 years 94
50-59 years 29
60-69 years 3
70+ years 0

Sex

Distribution of sex

25% Female
75% Male
Types
Condition Types Proportion # of patients
HIV-1: Group M: CRF 94
HIV-1: Group M: Type A1 232
HIV-1: Group M: Type A2 18
HIV-1: Group M: Type B 113
HIV-1: Group M: Type C 11
HIV-1: Group M: Type D 9
HIV-1: Group M: Type F1 9
HIV-1: Group M: Type F2 5
HIV-1: Group M: Type G 6
HIV-1: Group M: Type H 4
HIV-1: Group M: Type J 1
HIV-1: Group M: Type K 3
HIV-1: Group N 6
HIV-1: Group O 34
HIV-2 25
Diagnosis status
Diagnosis status Proportion # of patients
Diagnosed 1,123
Not Diagnosed 43
These charts show data from HIV patients who have completed their condition history
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