Changes in bone mineral density in HIV-positive, virologically suppressed patients switching to lamivudine/dolutegravir dual therapy: preliminary results from clinical practice

Arturo Ciccullo, Alessandro D’Avino, Anna Pia Lassandro, Gianmaria Baldin, Alberto Borghetti, Alex Dusina, Arianna Emiliozzi, Roberta Gagliardini, Davide Moschese, Simone Belmonti, Francesca Lombardi, Simona Di Giambenedetto

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Abstract

Bone toxicity is a well-known side effect of several antiviral agents. In a cohort of virologically suppressed HIV-infected patients, we investigated the effects of a lamivudine/dolutegravir dual therapy on bone mineral density (BMD). We observed a significant improvement in lumbar spine BMD as well as T-score after 12 months of observation with concomitant bisphosphonate therapy independently predicting a greater improvement. These preliminary data show a favorable effect of this 2-drug regimen on bone health.
Lingua originaleEnglish
pagine (da-a)336-340
Numero di pagine5
RivistaLE INFEZIONI IN MEDICINA
Volume26
Stato di pubblicazionePubblicato - 2018

Keywords

  • Anti-HIV Agents
  • Bone Density
  • Drug Combinations
  • Drug Substitution
  • Female
  • HIV Infections
  • HIV Integrase Inhibitors
  • Heterocyclic Compounds, 3-Ring
  • Humans
  • Lamivudine
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Retrospective Studies

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