THE FOLLOWING ANTI-HIV DRUGS cause
KIDNEY STONES
Kidney stones (renal lithiasis) can be extremely
painful deposits that form inside your kidneys. These stones (or sludge) form when taking the
HIV drugs:
Kidney stones are made of mineral and acid salts. Among HIV patients, kidney stones often form when
the urine becomes concentrated, allowing minerals to crystallize and stick
together.
Passing kidney stones are often extremely painful, typically starting
in your side or back, just below your ribs, and moves to your lower abdomen and
groin. The pain may change as the kidney stone moves through your urinary
tract.
anti-HIV drugs ALSO cause these Kidney
and Urinary Diseases:
