Which Has Fewer Side Effects Azt Or Viread

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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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Viread VS AZT

I am taking Combivir and Viramune for 2,5 years now, I have no side effect yet, as I am worried on AZT longterm effect my docter asked me to consider viread instead of AZT. Is this a good choice,or should I think, if it works don't try to fix...

Response from Sharon Lee, M.D.

University of Kansas Medical Center

You did not list what long-term effects you are concerned about, or why your doctor has made this change recommendation. In fact, you are currently on a regimen with relatively few long-term effects. Since you are apparently doing so well, it is... Read more »

Viread VS AZT

I am taking Combivir and Viramune for 2,5 years now, I have no side effect yet, as I am worried on AZT long term effect. My doctor asked me to consider Viread instead of AZT. Is this a good choice,or should I think, if it works don't try to...

Response from Brian Conway, M.D.

University of British Columbia

I am so much a fan of once daily therapy that I would be proposing the same thing (or something like this). People generally like to do things once a day rather than twice a day. I'm not sure I would be doing it because of any side effect concerns... Read more »

Viread VS AZT

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

If a persons has tolerated AZT for 2.5 years without problems that usually predicts a low rate of problems in the future. Although the Viread can be dosed once a day with the 3TC (1/2 of Combivir) or FTC to make a once a day regimen I generally... Read more »

Viread - the once a day no side effect drug?

What do you know about this Viread drug that the FDA approved on Friday Oct. 26th.? Does it have to be taken in combination with other drugs, or is it a drug that has three or more drugs in one? Viread - the once a day no side effect drug?...

Response from Kathleen E. Squires, M.D.

University of Southern California's Keck School of Medicine

Well, we know something about it. Since it is new, it is worth some review to see what role it can have for readers out there. It is fair to say, as an intro, that there is some excitement about this drug based on what we know now about it. First -... Read more »

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Tenofovir (Viread®) Access for Poor Countries

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Viread

Common Name: tenofovir disoproxil fumarate Brand Name: Viread Class: nucleotide analogs (also called nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, NRTIs, or nukes) Standard dose: One 300 mg tablet once a day, with or without food, and... Read more »

Zidovudine (Retrovir, AZT)

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viread

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Has anyone switched or is using viread? If so, how long and any adverse side effects? I've had problems with pretty much all nukes except 3tc and wanted to see if this drug was similar?

viread I'm taking it and it's ok. Really it depends on the... Read more »

viread

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Does anyone have any experience with viread? I hear it's supposed to be great in terms of side effects, but I want to know if anyone went on it either a switch or new reg and noticed increased lipo or new lipo or hair loss?

viread I've been on... Read more »

Abacavir,viramune,viread

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I'm on day 4 of my new combo Abacavir,viramune,viread, epivir and it totally sucks. I feel lousy all of the time. Is this typical when starting this combo? This is my 4th combo since diagnosis...

Abacavir,viramune,viread I've noticed that a few of... Read more »

Abacavir,Viread,Viramune

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I am on day 4 of my new combo.., epivir, abacar(ziagen),Viramune, and viraed. It sucks. I feel lousy all of the time..has anyone else gone down this road before?

Abacavir,Viread,Viramune Hey There,
I tried the combo a few weeks ago.. all was fine... Read more »

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