Risks Of Tenofovir

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risk of discontinuing tenofovir...how safe is it to stop?

Regarding hepatitis B treatment with tenofovir, is it generally presumed safe to discontinue tenofovir under a doctor's supervision...if necessary? If not, is the risk of wild replication great, and if so, possibly unavoidable?...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and thank you for your post.Just so we're clear, I'll assume that you had chronic hepatitis B (ie., positive HBV DNA PCR-viral load). Since tenofovir actively suppresses HBV (unless there's drug resistance), discontinuation of... Read more »

Tenofovir & Kidney Function - Latest Studies

It's been known for some time that there is a connection between tenofovir (Viread) and kidney... Read more »

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C. »

side effects of tenofovir

Does truvada or tenofovir cause spontaneous abortion?... Read more »

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Tenofovir Linked With Risk of Kidney Damage

Tenofovir (brand name Viread), one of the most effective and commonly prescribed antiretroviral medications for HIV/AIDS, is associated with a significant risk of kidney damage and chronic kidney disease that increases over time, according to a... Read more »

HIV-Positive Pregnant Women Who Receive Tenofovir, Emtricitabine During Childbirth Have Decreased Risk of Developing Drug Resistance, Study Says

HIV-positive women who are pregnant and receive the antiretrovirals tenofovir and emtricitabine during childbirth could reduce the risk of developing resistance to antiretroviral drugs, according to a study published Wednesday in the Lancet , AFP/... Read more »

Tenofovir Microbicide Reduces Women's HIV Risk

Perhaps the most welcome news at AIDS 2010 was a report by Salim Abdool Karim and fellow investigators with the CAPRISA 004 trial showing that a vaginal tenofovir gel offered women moderate protection against HIV infection during sex. Prior... Read more »

Patients on Tenofovir/Emtricitabine May Face Higher Bone Risk From Vitamin D Insufficiency

There's nothing like hearing the results of studies directly from those who actually conducted the research. In this interview, you'll meet one of these impressive HIV researchers and read her explanation of the study she presented at ICAAC/IDSA... 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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HIV testing while on tenofovir.

Posted by EmeandEme, 1 Reply

I have been taking tenofovir for over 6 months for Hep B. 3 months ago I had unprotected sex because the condom broke and need to figure out what test I need to take to check for HIV.

I have gotten tested every single month and everything has come... Read more »

Low Risk/High Risk

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

What does Low Risk/High Risk mean? I mean, how many low risk people turn positive? Obviously, high risk people have a better chance of testing positive, but does low risk mean that the risk is virtually none? Thanx.

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Low Risk..Yet still a risk IMHO, opinios?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

"Made out" (Sexual contact but no oral, anal, or unprotected sex, mostly deep kissing/sucking on nipple) with a girl who's sexual history has suddenly come into question when she mentioned in passing a few days ago her ex-boyfriend may have shown up... Read more »

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