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Pot Belly Sep 6, 2000 Are there HIV meds that cause the development of a pot belly and "jowls" under the ear. My husband is living with HIV, has lost weight in his butt and legs, but has developed an awfully large pot belly and "tits". |
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 What you may be describing is lipodystrophy or lipoatrophy and it can be caused by some HIV meds, or by HIV itself. You should ask your husband's MD to check a serum lactate and serum testosterone. Good luck! DTD | ||||||||
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