Antiretroviral drugs prevent most of the infections and illnesses that cause diarrhea.
Anyone who is infected with HIV and has had diarrhea for more than 2 days should see their physician or other health care professional. If left untreated, diarrhea can lead to the loss of vitamins and minerals, weight loss, and eventual wasting. Diarrhea caused by protease inhibitors is usually treatable. Rarely, people must stop taking the drug to stop the diarrhea. Digestive tract infections Many foods and sources of drinking water contain parasitic microorganisms that don't affect people with healthy immune systems.