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Low phosphate Aug 7, 2006 Hello, My doctor tells me that my phosphate levels are low. This has been going on for several years, and he has me on a supplement called Phos-Nak (3 packets twice a day). What might be causing this deficiency, and what are the consequences of low phosphate? Is this something I should be worried about? I'm currently on Emtriva, Viread, Videx, Norvir, Aptivus, and Fuzeon; my viral load is at 106, and my CD4 count is 85. Thanks, Henry |
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 Kidney problems can cause phosphate loss which can be due to the Viread (tenofovir) you are taking. From the description of your regimen it seems likely that you have a resistance HIV virus that requires a complex "salvage" type regimen. In cases like yours often any minor renal problems due to tenofovir can be monitored and/or managed safely. KH | |||||||||
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