Which of the following is a common side effect of ART?

Nausea is indeed a common side effect of antiretroviral therapy (ART). Many patients undergoing treatment for HIV may experience gastrointestinal issues due to the medications, especially when they start therapy or change their regimen. This can occur because some antiretroviral drugs irritate the stomach lining or may affect the neurological pathways that influence nausea.

While weight gain, vision changes, and excessive sweating can be side effects associated with certain medications or as a result of the HIV disease itself, they are not as universally common across all ART regimens as nausea. Individual responses to ART can vary greatly, meaning that while some patients may experience these other side effects, they are not as prevalent among the general population on ART as nausea is. Understanding the common side effects of ART is crucial for patient education and management, allowing healthcare providers to offer appropriate interventions to minimize discomfort and support adherence to the treatment regimen.