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Stribild

Stribild Side Effects

Hope Chang, PharmD, AAHIVPMichelle Nguyen, PharmD
Reviewed by Hope Chang, PharmD, AAHIVP, Michelle Nguyen, PharmD
Last reviewed on April 1, 2021

The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.

Common Side Effects

  • Nausea (16%)
  • Diarrhea (12%)
  • Abnormal, strange dreams (9%)
  • Headache (7%)

Less Common Side Effects

  • Tiredness, fatigue
  • Rash
  • Trouble sleeping, insomnia
  • Dizziness
  • Gas

Source: FDA

The following Stribild side effects have also been reported

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

Cloudy urine

Incidence not known

Abdominal or stomach discomfort or pain

bloody urine

bone fractures

bone pain

change in urination

convulsions

cough

dark-colored urine

decreased appetite

difficulty with swallowing

dizziness

dry mouth

fast or irregular heartbeat

fast, shallow breathing

fever

general feeling of discomfort

increased thirst

large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs

light-colored stools

lower back or side pain

mood changes

muscle pain, cramps, or stiffness

nausea, vomiting or diarrhea

numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips

puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue

skin rash, hives, or itching

sleepiness

swelling of the face, fingers, or lower legs

tightness in the chest

trouble breathing

unusual tiredness or weakness

weight gain

yellow eyes and skin

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common

Abnormal dreams

headache

Less common

Bloated

full feeling

passing gas

trouble sleeping

unusual drowsiness

Incidence not known

Chills

constipation

indigestion

lack or loss of strength

pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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