Plasma lipid concentrations after 1.5 years of exposure to nevirapine or efavirenz together with stavudine and lamivudine

F. van Leth, D.B. Hall, J.M.A. Lange, P. Reiss

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Abstract

Objectives: To assess long-term changes in lipids and lipoproteins concentrations associated with exposure to non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors. Methods: Long-term analysis of plasma lipid concentrations was performed in patients starting first-line antiretroviral therapy with stavudine (d4T) and lamivudine, and either nevirapine or efavirenz. Results: Concentrations of total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and triglycerides continued to increase, while high-density lipoprotein cholesterol showed a slight decrease compared with earlier reported increases after 48 weeks. Conclusions: Changes in body fat distribution expected to occur with continued exposure to d4T could offer a potential explanation for these findings. © 2006 British HIV Association.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)347-350
JournalHIV Medicine
Volume7
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2006
Externally publishedYes

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