Question
Does AZT change the colour of my nails?
8 July 2010. Related: All topics, Pregnancy, Side effects, Starting treatment.
Hi,
Please explain the side effects of AZT because I am experiencing the following;
1 – my fingernails are changing colour to black like grey
2 – my discharge is watery no longer white like yogurt
3 – I’m developing small pieces of skin hanging on my vagina
Please help, I am confused. Have a nice day.
Answer
Thank you for your question.
AZT has been known to cause discolouration of fingernails and skin. This mainly happens in people of African origin.
The discharge and the skin hanging on your vagina are not usual side effects of AZT and could be caused by an underlying infection. It is important that you mention all these symptoms to your HIV doctor as soon as possible.
For more general side effects please follow this link
Ive bn on atazanavir,3tc,AZT and nevirapine.these drugs caused alot of harm to my body.i complained to my doc and nevirapine was removed,today im ok.
Hi Jabu,
It is important that your treatment works well for you. Are there other doctors at your clinic? You could ask to be transferred or to see one of them.
Your CD4 count of 485 is strong but this is no reason not to address your side effects. Your quality of life when on treatment is important, not just your good physical health.
Please help me I’m on ARVs for 2 year, zidovidine, lamivudine and aluvia but I’m no happy with this medication because of it’s side effects,
1. Running stomach
2. Shapeless body
3. Skin and nail change dark
4. Bloated stamuch
I ask my doctor to change this medication for me but he doesn’t want to listen to me, my cd4 count is 485. Please help me.