HIV and Hepatotoxicity

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Key Points

  • Hepatotoxicity refers to liver damage caused by a medicine, chemical, or supplement.
  • Symptoms of hepatotoxicity can include rash, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dark-colored urine, diarrhea, light-colored stools, jaundice, itching, loss of appetite, and fever.
  • Hepatotoxicity is a potentially serious side effect of some HIV medicines.
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HIV and High Cholesterol

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Key Points

  • High cholesterol (also called hyperlipidemia) is a complex condition with multiple contributing factors including HIV and certain HIV medicines.
  • High cholesterol refers to high levels of total cholesterol in the blood, which increases the risk of heart disease for all people with or witho

HIV Medicines and Side Effects

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Key Points

  • Side effects are symptoms or problems that may occur when taking any medicine, including HIV medicine. While HIV medicines can improve quality of life and reduce the risk of disease transmission in people with HIV, they can sometimes cause mild to serious side effects.
  • HIV medicines approved by the U.S.
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