Protease inhibitors (-navirs) can cause lipodystrophy syndrome characterized by weight gain, increased glucose, increased lipids and insulin resistance. Lipodystrophy syndrome can also be caused by anti-psychotic drugs. Special side effects of various protease inhibitors: Indinavir: Renal stones Tipranavir: Intracranial hemorrhage Saquinavir: QT prolongation. Atazanavir: Hyperbilirubinemia.
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