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 As nucleoside analogues in particular have some effect on human DNA polymerases (particularly the enzymes of mitochondria), there has always been some concern of them increasing the risk of cancer. To date, no such association has been reported. This being said, there is some effect of nucleoside drugs (especially d4T and ddI) on mitochondria, occasionally leading to muscle weakness, myopathy and, rarely, lactic acidosis. Investigations for these conditions should be considered as soon as someone on such treatments develop weakness, muscle pain or anything similar to this. | ||||||||
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