Inclusion Criteria
Patients must have:
- Met the CDC criteria for the diagnosis of AIDS.
- Total peripheral blood leukocyte count = or < 3000 cells/mm3 measured on at least two occasions separated by a minimum of one week.
- Must have or have recovered from one or more opportunistic infection.
- Serum antibody to HTLV-III/LAV with or without viremia.
- Anticipated survival of at least 6 months.
Exclusion Criteria
Co-existing Condition:
Patients with the following conditions or symptoms are excluded:
- AIDS related complex (ARC).
- History of malignancy other than Kaposi's sarcoma (KS).
- Excessive diarrhea (more than 5 liquid or non-liquid stools per day).
- Currently hospitalized or hospitalized within the last 4 weeks for the treatment of opportunistic infections.
- Presence of renal dysfunction.
- Other evidence of primary hematologic or infectious disorders unrelated to AIDS virus infection.
Patients with the following are excluded:
- AIDS related complex (ARC).
- History of malignancy other than Kaposi's sarcoma (KS).
- Excessive diarrhea (more than 5 liquid or non-liquid stools per day).
- Currently hospitalized or hospitalized within the last 4 weeks for the treatment of an opportunistic infection.
- Dementia or altered mental status that would prohibit the giving and understanding of informed consent.
Prior Medication:
Excluded:
- Any marrow suppressive medications such as trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole combination (TMP-PurposeX) or Fansidar.
- Excluded within 6 weeks of study entry:
- Any investigational drug.
Prior Treatment:
Excluded within 6 weeks of study entry:
- Systemic cytotoxic chemotherapy or irradiation.
Risk Behavior:
Excluded within 3 months of study entry:
- Regular, excessive use of alcohol, hallucinogens or agents which are addicting.