Riboflavin for Antiretroviral Side Effects
Clinical Study Title:
Riboflavin treatment of antiretroviral induced lactic acidosis and
hepatic steatosis.
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use of antiretrovirals has been linked to having side
effects such as lactic acidosis as well as hepatic
steataosis. This study looked at the use of vitamin
B2 to treat these side effects. This was a case study
of a person taking a certain class of antiretrovirals
who had been admitted to the hospital. This patient
developed respiratory failure while in the hospital.
The patient was then given a daily dose of vitamin
B2. The patient’s lactic acidosis was successfully
reversed by the use of the vitamin B2 supplements.
The use of these antiretrovirals can be dangerous
and need to be monitored carefully. If treated early
enough, vitamin B2 is an effective treatment for the
lactic acidosis that can occur while using antiretrovirals.
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Authors:
Posteraro AF 3rd. Mauriello M. Winter SM.
Institution:
Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence,
Rhode Island, USA.
Country of Publication:
United States
Source:
Connecticut Medicine. 65(7):387-90, 2001 Jul.
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