Viread for HIV/AIDS

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Viread is an HIV and AIDS medication that is available by prescription. This eMedTV page discusses Viread in more detail, including information on how the drug works, when and how to take it, and what you should know before starting treatment.

Common Viread side effects may include sinus infection, fatigue, and fever. Besides common side effects, this eMedTV article also lists less common but potentially serious side effects that require medical attention (such as depression or anxiety).

Viread is used for treating HIV and AIDS in adults only. As this eMedTV segment explains, while Viread uses are mainly focused on treating HIV, the drug can also be used off-label to treat HIV infection in people exposed to the virus.

The recommended Viread dosage for most people is 300 mg once daily. This article from the eMedTV Web site also discusses Viread dosing for people with kidney disease and offers suggestions for when and how to take the HIV and AIDS medicine.

Acyclovir, cidofovir, and atazanavir are drugs that may interact with Viread. As this eMedTV resource explains, Viread drug interactions can interfere with the kidneys' ability to remove Viread from the blood and increase your risk of side effects.

Before using Viread, tell your doctor if you have hepatitis B, anemia, or osteoporosis. This eMedTV page lists other conditions to tell your doctor about before taking Viread. Warnings and precautions on who shouldn't take the drug are also included.

A Viread overdose may cause lactic acidosis and hepatic steatosis, a condition that can damage the liver. This eMedTV resource describes the possible symptoms of a Viread overdose and lists various treatment options that are available.

It is not known if Viread is safe for pregnant women to use. As this eMedTV Web page explains, while animal studies on Viread and pregnancy show that the drug does not cause problems, humans may not respond to drugs the same way that animals do.

Generally, women taking Viread should avoid breastfeeding. This part of the eMedTV archives offers a more in-depth look at Viread and breastfeeding, including information on why it may be dangerous for women with HIV or AIDS to breastfeed.

There are currently no generic Viread products available on the market. As this eMedTV page explains, unless circumstances arise to extend the exclusivity period of Viread beyond July 2017, companies will begin making generic versions at that time.