side effect
As the saying goes, "medicine is poisonous", of course, there are many understandings, and it doesn't hurt to understand it as a "side effect". Anti-HIV drugs naturally have side effects, but they are usually mild and affordable for the vast majority of people, but they can sometimes be so severe that they can affect health and daily life, and even be life-threatening, although this is extremely rare.
Because anti-HIV drugs are taken for life, as any delay may render anti-HIV drugs ineffective in the patient (because HIV may develop resistance), it is important to reduce the effects of side effects, and other mild medications can be used, or a change in anti-HIV drugs may be considered. You should pay attention to your side effects, and always remember to talk to your doctor, if there are sudden and serious side effects, you must seek medical attention in time, and in addition, any other medications you take should be known to your doctor!
Side effects vary. Different anti-HIV drugs can easily cause different side effects.
For example, efavirenz (Efavirenz non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor) is prone to psychiatric symptoms.
Protease inhibitors are relatively more likely to cause elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels, among other things.
Different people react differently to anti-moxa, which has a lot to do with the individual's physical condition.
For example, high blood pressure or hepatitis infection. All of these factors should be considered by the doctor before taking the medication.
The duration of side effects is also not the same. Generally speaking, the human body will have an initial adaptation process for a few weeks to take anti-HIV drugs, after which the dizziness, diarrhea, and headache caused by taking anti-HIV drugs will disappear. Other side effects, such as peripheral neuropathy and lipodystrophy, worsen over time. In addition, some side effects are not immediately apparent and may appear months or even years later.
Side effects caused by some anti-HIV drugs:
It usually only occurs in the first few weeks of taking the drug, but sometimes it does occur all the time you take the drug. If diarrhea occurs, in order to maintain the electrolyte balance in the body, it is necessary to properly supplement potassium ions, magnesium ions, etc.
Supplementation methods such as: oral rehydration solution (this pharmacy should have it), sports drinks (but beware that the sugary content in them can worsen diarrhea), fruit juices, soups, homemade drinks (8 tablespoons of sugar + 1 tablespoon of salt + 1 liter of water), bananas, potatoes, fish or chicken. But a better approach is to change your diet, with some suggestions listed below.
Eat less fiber-containing foods (peels, corn, greens, etc.)
Eat more grains (rice, noodles, cereal, etc.)
Reduce intake of caffeine, alcohol, sweeteners, etc
Try not to eat greasy, spicy, and overly sweet foods
Reduce the consumption of dairy products to prevent the appearance of lactose intolerance
Some anti-HIV drugs can cause dizziness and vomiting, especially in the first few weeks after taking the drug. This side effect can be very unappetizing, but it's important to remember to eat as much food as possible to replace lost water and electrolytes.
Here are some suggestions to consider:
Eat small, frequent meals
Eat a light diet
Don't eat hot food, eat cooler food instead
Do not drink water during meals, and do not drink water immediately after meals
Don't drink alcohol, don't take aspirin, don't smoke
Avoid inhaling oil fumes
In addition, ginger and peppermint have a relieving effect on dizziness. But there are also more serious conditions, such as fever, diarrhea, etc., at which time you need to seek medical attention in time!
It is also a common side effect after taking the drug. It's usually itchy, but it's not harmful and lasts for a short time. For more serious cases, be sure to seek medical attention in time!
Some suggestions:
Do not take a hot bath
Use milder cosmetics and detergents
Breathable, sweat-absorbing, cool cotton clothing, do not wear wool products or chemical fibers
Humidify the air
• Use gentle, moisturizing skincare products
There are usually three common presentations:
Loss of fat in the face, limbs, and buttocks, which may make the face look sunken, the blood vessels on the body surface are obvious, and the buttocks are shriveled (loss of fat)
・Increased deep fat in the abdomen, shoulder blades, or chest (fat growth)
Simultaneous loss and increase of fat
There are very limited applications for this side effect......
Dyslipidemia is more harmful to human health, and for normal people, dyslipidemia is often related to heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Recommendations include changing diets and lifestyle habits, such as quitting smoking, exercising more, lowering the number of calories in food, eating less fatty foods, eating more fiber-containing foods, and eating more foods containing omega-3 fatty acids (such as oil-rich fish and flaxseeds). However, it is best to consult a doctor to determine how to improve your diet and lifestyle habits, as some anti-HIV drugs require the body to increase the body's absorption of the drug through the intake of fat.
Here are just a few of the side effects for your reference.
Source: Blog on the latest research on HIV/AIDS