Which HIV Meds Have Less Fat Problems

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HIV/AIDS and Lipodystrophy Treatments Part III: Treatments for Metabolic Changes

Table of Contents Fat in the Body Metabolic Problems Treatments Taking Care of Yourself Fat in the Body Fat is needed for the body to function. It plays an important role inkeeping the skin and hair healthy, protecting body organs, and maintaining bodytemperature. Fat is also stored energy. There are different types of fat found in the body. Visceral fat is locateddeep in the belly under the muscle. Subcutaneous fat is the...

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fat deposit from hiv med's

most articles i read these days are about fat lost not the problem of fat deposits. i still have problems with fat on my neck and around the front of my waist...i have read everything and still can not find anything that can be done each day to try...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

The topic of fat gain/loss in the setting of HIV and its treatment is complicated. One study comparing HIV+ men on treatment to age matched HIV- men found generally the same degree of fat deposits (fat gain) in both groups but more fat loss in the... Read more »

fat deposit from hiv med's

please tell me there is some good news about the problem of fat deposits in the neck area and the waist area. for years all i have heard about this problem is to live with it. i do not think doctors understand how bad this looks and makes us fell...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Some studies have suggested that switching medications around might help depending on what options are available for individual patients. Growth hormone, testosterone, use of some diabetes drugs, intensive exercise and diet--all are being evaluated... Read more »

Diference in fat distribution with diferent meds?

Is it possible that you may experience more or less fat distribution problems with different protease inhibitors or do you experience the SAME with all of them. Thank you...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

There may be a difference between the PIs but that has not been well studied. Anecdotally, less fat problems have been seen with amprenavir, saquinavir, and then nelfinavir compared to indinavir and ritonavir. Other factors may also be important... Read more »

hiv meds and kidney problems

I have been on meds for 5yrs. It has been changed going on three times now. The first time, I was on Reyataz, Norvir, and Truvada, but started having kidney stones every three months after three years of taking it. Then I was switched to Atripla,...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

If you have developed significant kidney problems while taking tenofovir then a switch to an abacavir based regimen often makes sense. If you are HLA B5701 negative then the risk for a serious hypersensitivity reaction from abacavir is very small so... Read more »

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HIV med success stories?

Posted by sunkyst, 7 Replies

Does anyone here have any success stories with HIV meds i.e. you've been on treatment for a while and it's working well for you without too many serious side effects? Read more »

HIV meds and SMOKING

Posted by Survivor, 1 Reply

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What a Drag: Smoking and HAART Butt Heads

by Nicole Joseph

May 10, 2006Smoking is bad for your healththats not news. But the nearly 70% of people with HIV who light up on a regular basis might be interested to know... Read more »

Fat deposit in arms from meds

Posted by Anonymous

I'm having a hard time finding any research on fat deposits in arms related to meds that cause lipodystrophy.

I'm 29 and + for 12 years now. I went on ARV's at the age of 21 and up to a year ago on NNRTI's. During the time I was on meds I developed... Read more »

Meds and body fat change in women?

Posted by heatherblue, 2 Replies

I am very nervous about this topic. I have poor self image problems already. I just met a woman in her late forties who looked like, pardon me, death. She said her numbers were good, but she looked aweful. I imagine maybe AZT did it to her, but... Read more »

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