Warnings


What may interact with Viread?

Do not take this medication with any of the following:
-Adefovir
-Certain antiviral medications for HIV or AIDS, such as emtricitabine;tenofovir or emtricitabine;rilpivirine;tenofovir or efavirenz;emtricitabine;tenofovir or cobicistat;elvitegravir;emtricitabine;tenofovir
This medication may also interact with the following:
-Atazanavir
-Didanosine (ddI)
-Ledipasvir; sofosbuvir
-Lopinavir; ritonavir
-Medications for viral infections, such as cidofovir, acyclovir, valacyclovir, ganciclovir, valganciclovir
-Saquinavir

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Viread

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Bone problems
-Frequently drink alcohol
-Kidney disease
-Liver disease
-An unusual or allergic reaction to tenofovir, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Viread?

Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse. Discuss any new symptoms with your care team. You will need blood work done while on this medication.
Hepatitis B and HIV are spread to others through sexual or blood contact. Talk to your care team about how to stop the spread of hepatitis B and HIV.
If you have hepatitis B, talk to your care team if you plan to stop this medication. The symptoms of hepatitis B may get worse if you stop this medication.
Using this medication for a long time may weaken your bones. The risk of bone fractures may be increased. Talk to your care team about your bone health.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Get rid of any unused medication after the expiration date.
To get rid of medications that are no longer needed or have expired:
-Take the medication to a medication take-back program. Check with your pharmacist or law enforcement to find a location.
-If you cannot return the medication, check the package label or insert to see if the medication should be thrown out in the garbage or flushed down the toilet. If you are not sure, ask your care team. If it is safe to put it in the trash, empty the medication out of the container. Mix the medication with cat litter, dirt, coffee grounds, or other unwanted substance. Seal the mixture in a bag or container. Put it in the trash.