Question
I am gaining weight, what slimming pills can I take?
28 January 2011. Related: All topics, Changing treatment, Side effects.
Hi
I’m 31 years old and HIV positive. I have a problem of gaining weight every week and my breasts are getting bigger and bigger. Can I take slimming tablets while on my HIV drugs? I am taking Stocrin (efavirenz), Viread (tenofovir) and 3TC (lamivudine)
Answer
Thank you for your question.
If you are gaining weight around your breasts and tummy then it could be a side effect of your medication called lipodystrophy. For more information about lipodystrophy you should follow this link to find out more.
Slimming tablets will not reduce this weight change. You should talk to your doctor about changing your medication to reduce these side effects.
Hi Dumi, what is the name of the ARVs you are taking? and have you noticed changes with your belly fat since starting treatment?
I recently used arv’s also wanna try to loose belly fat,are there any chances for me to loose and it cannot disturb my treatment?