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An investigational drug is a drug that is being studied to determine whether it is safe and effective and how much of the drug is needed to treat a disease or medical condition, such as HIV.
Investigational HIV drugs are studied in a series of medical studies known as
When available, a preventive HIV vaccine will be given to people who do not have HIV, with the goal of preventing HIV infection if they are exposed to the virus.
Although no HIV vaccine has been approved by the U.S.
A rash is an irritated or swollen area of skin that may be itchy, red, bumpy, and painful.
A rash may be an early symptom of HIV infection. In people who already have HIV, a rash can develop due to secondary infections or interactions with medicines, including some HIV medicines.
A rash caused by an HIV medicine is typically not serious and resolves in several days to weeks without treatment.
Lipodystrophy is a condition that changes the way the body makes, uses, and stores fat, and may affect some people with HIV.
The exact cause of lipodystrophy is unknown but is linked to HIV infection and some HIV medicines.
If you have HIV and are experiencing lipodystrophy, you should consult with your health care provider to determine if a change to your HIV medicine is necessary.
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.
