Forum on Lipodystrophy and Wasting: low down of fat recovery

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		low down of fat recovery May 17, 2004 Dear Dr Moyle What is the low down on fat recovery? There seems to be conflicting opinions on it. What is the current data so far regarding treatment switches or drugs to avoid? Has fat actually recovered in patients? Thanks Thanks


Advertisement Response from Dr. Moyle It can recover. There are 3 studies which have shown fat recovery in persons switching from d4T or AZT to Abacavir where fat mass in the limbs recovered slowly (but surely) over time. No other treatments for lipodystrophy have shown limb fat recovery. How long it takes for the recovery to become obvious or visible varies from person to person. There have not been any studies to demonstrate fat recovery in the face as there are methodological problems in assessing facial fat. Anecdotally this too recovers, but perhaps more slowly than body fat. I hope this settles the arguement! regards Graeme Moyle Want to read more questions and answers on this subject? Our experts have answered many similar questions!

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