Prezista/Epzicom/Norvir I feel like crap ! Comments welcome

[weasel]

      Hello 

                    I usually don't complain about feeling crappy , BUT ....

     I have been on Norvir for years , Prezista for  about 9 months .
     Two months for Epzicom .
     My major issue is I feel extremely tired almost all the time .

    I have even begun to take naps        then still sleep the whole
   night . 
   I have lost a few pounds  ; don't think that should be an issue , i am
   several pounds ( 30 )   over what I should be .
   

                                             HELP !   , Carl 

[Miss Philicia]

Have you ever had a sleep study done or have cause to think you may have sleep apnea issues?

[jason1970]

Hello Weasel, I have the same problem and take Prezista, Norvir, Selzentry and Isentress.  I do have sleep apnea and wear a CPAP machine at night, however I am still exhausted all the time and have to take multiple naps during the day and still sleep at night also.  I've complained to all of my Dr's numerous times about not being able to focus and being tired and their answer to everything is get more excercise.  I walk .8 miles at least 3-5 times per day and use weights to stay toned so I don't know what else they want (I ask them and they never really give an answer and change the subject).

So to shorten the answer I think it's the medications.  I've heard of some people taking drugs like adderal and ritalin but my HIV Dr. says I can't because I'm on Norvir.  I see you are on Norvir too so if you come across something we can take please let me know and I'll do the same.

[weasel]

Have you ever had a sleep study done or have cause to think you may have sleep apnea issues?

  Dear Miss P.   
                      I have asked about a sleep study at the V.A.
    The answer I get is IF you are tired enough you will sleep 

    I have a very poor sleep pattern , when the dog wakes me up I am awake for a few hours .
    The alarm clock makes me sleepy 

    I have a I.D.  Doctor app.   coming up in Sept.
    I will stand up to my rights !   I can't go on like a walking blobb .

     I just thought the Epzicom could be the issue , as I've never really been a person to run out of
     energy at 10 AM ?

                                                  Thanks for the replies , Carl

[eric48]

Same problem here

If I take E. at night, then no sleep (even with sleepaids)

If I take E. Mornings, then can sleep at night (with tiny sleep pill)

I have tried evening/morning several times,so...I know (at least for me)

Therefore, always a bit skeptical when I read here and there that ARVs are no worse than...aspirin. No... E. Is no aspirin to me...

But, the morning tricks works (more or less) for me

You way want to try

[pozniceguy]

I have had the  Prezista /  epzicom/ Norvir  for  several  years.... no  sleep  problems  or  any other  neg  reactions to that  combo  at all   I take all three at once  just  before bed..  usually a  small "snack/soft  drink " about  an hour  before.  sleep  soundly  till light coming in   from window  gets me up...   I know  there are many people get different reactions to  different combos... My  ID  Dr  tells me  this is one of the  least  problematic  combos
sure  hope you guys  can find  a better  one to  suit your body

Nick

[weasel]

   Maybe I need to switch to taking my pills at night ?
   They make me feel nauseous for a few hours every morning .

    Thanks Nick 

                                                              Carl 

[Miss Philicia]

  Dear Miss P.   
                      I have asked about a sleep study at the V.A.
    The answer I get is IF you are tired enough you will sleep 

That is a ridiculous reply. Your GP seriously said that?

Perhaps you should be more insistent.

[wolfter]

   Maybe I need to switch to taking my pills at night ?
   They make me feel nauseous for a few hours every morning .

    Thanks Nick 

                                                              Carl

Carl, I switched out Isentress because I couldn't get adequate sleep.  Since adding Prezista and Norvir, I have the exact problem as you.  I feel fatigued and tired all the time.  I generally feel "shitty" every morning and always feel like I could take a nap now. 

Perhaps I should stop being lazy and discover if these REALLY do need to be taken with food.  Or maybe alternate between this combo and Isentress to balance it out?