HIDDEN SIDE EFFECTS OF HIV/AIDS

The World Health Organization (WHO) stresses that antiretroviral drugs, despite their primary aim of fighting the virus and protecting the body from its harmful consequences, have a number of unpleasant side effects that patients are unaware of.

Many of the antiretroviral medications used to treat AIDS are associated with serious side effects and can make life difficult for patients using them. Some people may get mild side effects from the medicine while others may experience severe ones.

HIV frequently causes diarrhea as a side effect. HIV patients may experience diarrhoea due to the medications’ potential nauseating and stomach-upsetting side effects. If this is the case, you should talk to your doctor about getting prescription medicine to deal with the side effects.

HIV/ADS medication may sometimes induce skin rashes in addition to diarrhoea. Avoid taking hot showers if you have rashes because the water’s heat could make them worse.

HIV medication has been linked to lipodystrophy. The American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines lipodystrophy as an alteration in fat storage and metabolism. Patients with advanced HIV/AIDS may lose fat from their legs and hands, giving them a thinner appearance.

If your body does well on antiretroviral therapy (ART) or if your doctor makes changes to your antiretroviral medicines, you may encounter side effects. After a period of a few weeks, they typically improve. In most cases, the negative effects can be mitigated in some way.

Negative Effects in the Short Term

Seek medical attention immediately if your symptoms worsen or persist, especially if they are severe or out of the ordinary. They can determine whether or not the medicine is responsible.

Most of the negative impacts won’t last long, and can be avoided if people only change their ways. Keep the lights off, thank you. Keep active and eat healthily on a daily basis. If you need help, don’t be shy about getting in touch with us.

The doctor can provide instructions on taking HIV medicine and may also prescribe drugs to alleviate any negative side effects. Your HIV medication regimen may be adjusted by your doctor if necessary.