Lipoatrophy can occur in patients treated with? – Medicine MCQ

Lipoatrophy can occur in patients treated with?
A. Abacavir
B. Tenofovir
C. Stavudine
D. Maraviroc

Correct answer : C. Stavudine

• The use of thymidine analogue NRTI stavudine is associated with lipoatrophy.
• When lipoatrophy occurs, therapy should be switched to non thymidine NRTI like abacavir or tenofovir.
• This will result in gradual resolution of lipoatrophy.

Ref: Davidson’s Principles and Practice of Medicine, 22nd edition, p409