Truvada HIV Medicine

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Description of Articles in Truvada HIV Medicine

Truvada is drug that is often used in HIV "cocktails" for the treatment of HIV and AIDS. This part of the eMedTV Web site discusses the effects of Truvada, describes how the drug works, and explains what you should know before starting treatment.

Common Truvada side effects may include headache, vomiting, and dizziness. This eMedTV resource lists other side effects that may occur with Truvada, including side effects that are potentially serious and should be reported to a doctor immediately.

Depression appears to be one of the possible side effects of Truvada. This segment from the eMedTV archives provides a more in-depth look at Truvada and depression, and explains how common this side effect appeared to be in clinical studies.

Truvada is used for treating HIV infection in adults. This article from the eMedTV Web site covers Truvada uses in more detail, explains how the HIV medication works, and discusses possible off-label uses for the medicine.

The recommended Truvada dosage for most adults with HIV or AIDS is one tablet once daily. As this eMedTV page explains, people with kidney disease may need to take their Truvada dose less frequently, such as every other day, instead of once a day.

Cidofovir, ribavirin, and certain protease inhibitors may cause negative Truvada drug interactions. This eMedTV segment describes the problems that may occur when drugs interact with Truvada and lists other medicines that may cause an interaction.

Truvada may cause you to gain fat in unusual areas, such as at the back of the neck. This eMedTV article lists other problems that may occur with Truvada. Warnings and precautions regarding who should not take the drug are also included.

An overdose of Truvada may result in kidney problems. This portion of the eMedTV library describes other complications that may result from a Truvada overdose and explains what treatment options are currently available.

Truvada is most likely safe for use during pregnancy. As this eMedTV article explains, clinical studies on Truvada and pregnancy show that the drug did not increase the risk of miscarriages or birth defects when it was given to pregnant animals.

Women with HIV or AIDS (including those taking Truvada) are typically advised to avoid breastfeeding. This eMedTV Web page includes more information on Truvada and breastfeeding, and discusses the risks involved with breastfeeding if you have HIV.

Truvada is currently under the protection of patents that prevent any generic versions from being made. As this eMedTV page explains, other companies are expected to begin making generic Truvada products as soon as the patents expire in July 2017.