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Lipodystrophies and Weight Gain

Table 17h. Antiretroviral Therapy-Associated Adverse Effects and Management Recommendations—Lipodystrophies and Weight Gain
Table 17h. Antiretroviral Therapy-Associated Adverse Effects and Management Recommendations—Lipodystrophies and Weight Gain
   
   
   
   

See the archived version of Supplement III, February 23, 2009, Pediatric Guidelines on the Clinicalinfo website for a more complete discussion and reference list.

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Management of Medication Toxicity or Intolerance

Lipodystrophies and Weight Gain

Table 17h. Antiretroviral Therapy-Associated Adverse Effects and Management Recommendations—Lipodystrophies and Weight Gain
Table 17h. Antiretroviral Therapy-Associated Adverse Effects and Management Recommendations—Lipodystrophies and Weight Gain
  
  
  
  

See the archived version of Supplement III, February 23, 2009, Pediatric Guidelines on the Clinicalinfo website for a more complete discussion and reference list.

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