The Evolution of HIV Treatment: Why is AZT No Longer Used as a Primary Medication?
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In 1987, azidothymidine (AZT) became the first drug approved by the FDA to treat AIDS [1.4.1]. Today, however, its role has shifted dramatically. Understanding **why is AZT no longer used** as a frontline therapy reveals the incredible progress made in managing HIV.
