A 44-year-old member asked:
Can one get high on zidovudine?
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Dr. Joel Gallantanswered
Infectious Disease 37 years experience
No: No, but some people get low (fatigue).
5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Can you get high off zidovudine?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Daniel Leeanswered
Internal Medicine 27 years experience
No: No, it is very unlikely to get high off zidovudine at normal or high doses. It may cause more toxicities such as nausea, vomiting, headaches, severe anemia at high doses.
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Oct 19, 2012
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