You have not given me any specifics about what your T cell count is or how high your viral load is. Medications for HIV affect each patient differently.
Some people have no side effects, and some have many.
There is no way to tell who will have side effects in advance. If you and your doctor decide that treatment should start now, there are many combinations to choose from. If side effects develop, they usually go away over time or can be treated with other medications. Experts appearing on this page are independent and are solely responsible for editing and fact-checking their material. Neither The Body nor any sponsor is the publisher or speaker of posted visitors' questions or the experts' material.