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What Causes Tingling Sensation In The Body While On Truvada?
Question: Hi
I started taking Truvada/Issentress as PEP for a single high risk exposure 2 days ago. Yesterday, after my 2nd dose of truvada, I started feeling tingling sensations through out my body. Miild but now I'm worried they will get worse with each dose and I don't want to stop taking these meds.
I started taking Truvada/Issentress as PEP for a single high risk exposure 2 days ago. Yesterday, after my 2nd dose of truvada, I started feeling tingling sensations through out my body. Miild but now I'm worried they will get worse with each dose and I don't want to stop taking these meds.
Brief Answer:
Tinling rarely related to Truvada/Issentress;anxiety a more probable cause.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I understand your worries.
Tingling sensation is rarely reported as side effect of using Truvada/Issentress.
In your case, tingling could be related to anxiety.
I advise to continue taking these meds as prescribed and watch if tingling will get worse or the same or better.
Hope this helps.
Dr.Albana
Tinling rarely related to Truvada/Issentress;anxiety a more probable cause.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I understand your worries.
Tingling sensation is rarely reported as side effect of using Truvada/Issentress.
In your case, tingling could be related to anxiety.
I advise to continue taking these meds as prescribed and watch if tingling will get worse or the same or better.
Hope this helps.
Dr.Albana
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