How Can Facial Wasting Be Prevented

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what are the best drugs to prevent facial wasting

I have been diagnosed about 2 months ago. I am going to start my treatment next month. Do you have any suggestions about what drugs prevent facial wasting and fat loss?Thank you!...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

The medications that are most closely tied to facial thinning and fat loss are d4T (stavudine, Zerit), AZT (zidovudine, Retrovir) and ddI (didanosine, Videx). This is one of the reasons, among others, that these medications are not used as much... Read more »

best combination to prevent facial wasting

I was on Zerit, virumine and 3tc for past 7 years. Developed severe facial wasting plusthiningin... Read more »

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Alternatives to d4T to prevent facial wasting?

I was recently diagnosed with HIV, and am starting combination therapy. I am very concerned about... Read more »

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Facial Wasting

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Has anyone found a way to deal with facial wasting? I'm not on treatment yet but still have terrible facial wasting.

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question about facial wasting

Posted by Anonymous

Is facial wasting from the disease or the meds ?

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Facial Wasting?

Posted by Anonymous

Please help!! I have been told that there is a wasting condition assicated with HIV. In particular wasting of the face . Is it remotely possible that this wasting can start right away( within 3-4 months of infection) I am scared so far all my test... Read more »

Facial wasting

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Can anyone tell me about treatments that have helped them with facial wasting? My face just 'sunk', more or less, overnight. This is really bothersome and my doctor said there is nothing to be done. Please respond. Thank you.

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