Question
Can I use weight loss supplements when on HIV treatment?
18 April 2023. Related: All topics, Side effects, Southern Africa, Support.
Answer
Hi there
None of the supplements that are advertised to help weight loss will help you lose weight.
You can take them with HIV meds though – just that you will be wasting your money,
Good advice on diet and exrcis will be much more likely to help.
These links might help.
Hello Cate and thank you for the question.
Can you send some more information about your ARVs (names)?
If you want you can check for interactions here: https://www.hiv-druginteractions.org
I would suggest caution when using herbal and lifestyle over the counter medication as most of the times they don’t do what they promise.
Try diet and exercise first or speak to a dietician. You clinic and doctor could potentially help you with this.
https://i-base.info/guides/side/diet-a-balanced-diet-and-your-health
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