Taking Tenofovir With Hiv Meds

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An Overview of Viread (Tenofovir)

te-NOE-fo-veer dye soe PROX il --> Brand Name: Viread Other Names: TDF, tenofovir DF Drug Class: Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors Approved Use: Treatment of HIV Infection; Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection WARNING: Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (tenofovir DF) can cause serious, life-threatening side effects. These include lactic acidosis (buildup of acid in your blood) and severe liver problems. ...

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HIV testing while taking tenofovir.

What test do I need to check for HIV if I have been taking tenofovir for over 6 months? I got diagnosed for hep b 6 months and had possible exposure to hiv 3 months ago.So far all the test I have done have been negative. Antibodies, PCR DNA, etc....

Response from Richard Cordova III

Test Positive Aware Network

Hi there:Any testing done at 90 days or later would be considered conclusive. I agree with your doctor. You are HIV negative from this incident. In health,Richard... Read more »

Is taking Valtrex (valaciclovir) safe with HIV meds?

Hello Dr,Thank you for the great service you provide with this website.I am doing very well on Efevirenz and Truvada (Tenofovir/Emtricitabine). Undetectable viral load and CD4 at 430 / 29%. My Dr has also prescribed me Valtrex for genital herpes. I...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Valtrex is generally safe and OK to take with your current HIV regimen. Monitoring kidney function periodically is recommended when taking drug regimens including tenofovir (Truvada) and valacyclovir. KH... Read more »

tenofovir as first-line?

I have a number of HIV patients in my practice who have not started on meds. I just read a report from the conference in Seattle (http://www.thebody.com/confs/retro2002/sax1.html) on early reports about tenofovir.Do you see this as promising? Would...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Thanks for your question.Like many thoughtful care providers, you've asked an important question about tenofovir. As reviewed by Paul Sax in TheBody; initial data from the Markowicz group provides strong evidence that TDF is quite potent. I... Read more »

D3 supplemets and Tenofovir-containing ART

Dear Nelson,I had seroconversion illness about two years ago. I started meds, Isentress (2 tablets/d) + Truvada (1 tablet/d), 10 months ago. No significant side effects, except for muscle and leg pain sometimes.My concern is about my kidneys (and my...

Response from Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A.

Program for Wellness Restoration

The study you mentioned is this one:<a href="http://www.retroconference.org/2011/Abstracts/41193.htm" target=_new>Vitamin D3 Supplementation Decreases PTH in HIV-infected Youth Being Treated with TDF-containing Combination ART: A... Read more »

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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 »

taking hiv meds to Russia and Eastern Europe

Posted by Anonymous

I'm traveling to Russia and Eastern Europe this summer. I'm concerned that I might have a problem going through customs in these countries if my HIV meds are spotted. Has anyone taken their HIV meds to these countries? What happened? Any advice?... Read more »

22 poz..stopped taking meds/not disclosing status

Posted by Anonymous, 16 Replies

i was diagnosed hiv+ december 2003. i had an insane viral load of over a million. my initial cd4 was 280. i began taking medication and within 2 months i gained back the 50 pounds of weight i lost and became healthier than ive ever been before. i... Read more »

Just found out, husband stopped taking meds ...

Posted by Zaverolis, 2 Replies

almost 9 months ago. He has been in the best condition health wise since I've known him. 2 years ago, he was diagnosed with non hodgekins lymphoma. Prior to this, he was told he had AIDS and was taking aids meds since 2000.

Now, I am thinking... Read more »

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