Causes Of Mitochondrial Toxicity

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Mitochondrial Toxicity

Lactic acidosis can be fatal. See your health care provider immediately if you have these symptoms. MT may also cause nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy, see Fact Sheet 555 ). It has been linked to kidney damage and hearing loss. Some researchers believe it might also contribute to fat redistribution (lipodystrophy, see Fact Sheet 553 ) in people taking antiretroviral medications (ARVs). How Do ARVs Cause MT? Mitochondria have an enzyme...

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mitochondrial toxicity

if it is thought that some nukes cause mitochondrial toxicities/deficiencies. can these problems interfere with the muscles ability for strenght and growth, ie. the ability to weight train?reason being is that I have had extensive fat loss on my...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

There have been some reports of impaired/slowed muscle recovery in the setting of mitochondrial toxicity. In addition, I have cared for some patients who report and have exhibited that phenomenon. It seems to be variable and is often not seen so... Read more »

mitochondrial toxicity- what is it

Hi, Im taking 3tc, sustivia, and abacavir. Im experiencing lypo- who isnt it seems. What is mitochondrial toxicity and what caused it.Am I taking any medications which may contribute to it, and if so, some suggestions as to what else I might...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Lipodystrophy is not precisely defined but includes issues related to fat distribution (too much in some areas and loss of fat in others) and increases in blood fat levels. Some of those conditions are seen in the general population. Lipodystrophy... Read more »

How is Mitochondrial Toxicity Ruled Out?

Dear Dr. Bob,I have been HIV+ for 17 years, and on Viracept, D4T, 3TC for the past three years. My viral load undetectable, CD4's averaging 900, but I have had severe fatigue for around 9 months. I am often so exhausted that I am afraid of...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Whipped in S.F.,Well, Ill stand by my previous statement, "we have much to learn about how to diagnose and treat mitochondrial toxicity." Is there a way to "conclusively rule it out?" Well, there are ways, but these types... Read more »

mitochondrial toxicity

Which drugs in the na class(including tenofovir)have the least about of mitochondrial toxcity VS. the most,or are they all pretty much the same?...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Thanks for the question. The issue of mitochondrial toxicity has gain a lot of recent attention. It is clear that mitochondrial toxicity is associated with lactic acidosis, pancreatitis, and certain types of muscle injury; there is conjecture... Read more »

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