Dear John, I would like to know your feelings on treating those who experience some muscle mass loss. Dear Jay, During progressive HIV disease some patients may experience loss of muscle mass. These drugs can increase muscle mass but also can cause side effects, and therefore the decision to use them must be carefully considered. They have become very popular in clinical practice, but the results of definitive studies are still pending.
Growth hormone can also increase muscle mass over the short term.
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