Effect of anabolic steroids on HIV-related wasting myopathy.
Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) is frequently associated with weakness and muscle wasting, referred to as HIV-1 wasting myopathy. This illness, often observed in the advanced stages of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), responds poorly to therapeutic intervention. We describe the cases of three AIDS patients with HIV-1 wasting myopathy who had a favorable response to anabolic steroids as evidenced by an improvement in strength, muscle bulk, body weight, and sense of well-being.
Berger
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Department of Neurology, University of Miami School of Medicine, FL 33136.
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Winfield
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D000328:Adult; D001835:Body Weight / Q000187:drug effects; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013197:Stanozolol / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D013197:Stanozolol