Which anti-HIV medications can cause hyperlipidemia?
Some protease inhibitors (PIs) can raise blood lipid (fat) levels. Older PIs, such as Norvir, are more likely to cause hyperlipidemia than many of the newer PIs, such as Reyataz. Sustiva is a non-protease inhibitor drug that can also raise blood lipid levels. Advertisement Other factors can increase your risk of developing hyperlipidemia. Risks you can control include your alcohol intake, physical activity, and diet. Other risks include hypothyroidism, diabetes, and genetic factors. Oral contraceptives (birth control pills) can also increase triglycerides and total cholesterol.
