Do I Need To Take Tenofovir

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Tenofovir (Viread)

What Is Tenofovir? Tenofovir (Viread), also called bis-POC PMPA, is a drug used as part of antiretroviral therapy (ART). It is manufactured by Gilead Sciences. The FDA approved tenofovir for use against HIV in October 2001. Generic versions have been tentatively approved under PEPFAR (see Fact Sheet 475 ). Tenofovir is a nucleotide analog reverse transcriptase inhibitor, or nuke. These drugs stop HIV from multiplying by preventing the reverse...

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tenofovir & valacyclovir

I was dx with HIV and genital herpes about two and a half years ago. Just this week I was advised by my GP that my CD4/viral load numbers are such that I need to go to meds asap. He suggested tenofovir/ efavirenz/ lamivudine. My concern is about the...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Tige, thanks for your question.As far as I'm aware, there are no significant known interactions between valacyclovir and your HIV medications.The suggested HIV regimen should prove to be very potent and very well tolerated.Good luck, BY... Read more »

Tenofovir as first drug?

Hi doctor.Thank you for your help. I read so much on the body about tenofovir from this recent conference. I am talking to my doctor about starting my first drugs.It sounds like tenofovir is a good option, but is this still very new and should I...

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

The choice of what to start, as you can see by reading through some of the questions and responses on this site, is dictated by such factors as viral load, CD4 cell count, requirements for convenience, tolerance for particular side effects,... Read more »

tenofovir

hi theremy question is regarding the drug tenofovir.I have heard that it can cause bone problems as well as kidney failure.how common is this.also, couldn't someone just take calcium and magnesium supplements to counter this?thank you...

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Tenofovir is a potent and useful HIV medication. It has been studied in lots of people and is included in Truvada and Atripla.There are data that indicate tenofovir can lead to slight loss of bone density. In clinical trials, people receiving... Read more »

tenofovir PrEP-preventative to HIV infection?

There was an interesting article in the New York Times yesterday concerning tenofovir PrEP, and how it could prevent HIV.Any thoughts from the experts on the Body?...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

This is an investigational strategy that deserves study based on the successful studies that showed prevention of infection in Simian models of SIV. However, there are daunting ethical and logistical challenges attendant with the design and... Read more »

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Tenofovir

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I'm just starting treatment and my doctor who does things differently recommended tenofovir...I know it's a new drug. Has anyone any experience with it?

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need some help

Posted by bstnguy25, 2 Replies

hello all,
recently, I just received my HIV lab result. My viral load is about 1.492 and CD 4 around 34 % of CD 3 and 349 uL

is that a good number? anyone of you think i should start on meds?
the doctor assistant told me that i shouldnt be on med... Read more »

i'm starting meds and i need feedback ...

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

Hello everyone! I found out about a year ago and yesterday my doc felt like i should start meds.... because my t cells were 267 and viral in the 40,000. he suggested i take epivir,viracept and ziagen. i'm researching these drugs but i wanted to hear... Read more »

Hey folks - Bummed out and need your help!

Posted by RayZ, 3 Replies

Hey-Been using this site for a long time, but never posted before. I have been POZ since 1987, which was contracted in 1984. And, I am still here!!

I have been on EVERY antiviral drug approved by the FDA. Recently, I had to change my meds because... Read more »

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