Truvada Drug Interactions (Cont.)

Truvada Interactions Explained

The following sections explain in detail the potentially negative interactions that can occur when Truvada is combined with any of the drugs listed above.
 
Adefovir
Adefovir may interfere with the kidneys' ability to remove Truvada from the blood. This could lead to increased blood levels of Truvada and increased risk of Truvada side effects. Check with your healthcare provider before taking these medications together.
 
Acyclovir
Acyclovir may interfere with the kidneys' ability to remove Truvada from the blood. This could lead to increased blood levels of Truvada and increased risk of side effects. Check with your healthcare provider before taking these medications together.
 
Atazanavir
Taking atazanavir and Truvada together may affect the level of both medications in your blood. Your healthcare provider may need to adjust your dose of both medications to prevent interactions from occurring.
 
Certain Protease Inhibitors
Some protease inhibitors may increase the level of Truvada in your blood, and Truvada may decrease the level of some protease inhibitors in your blood. Your healthcare provider may need to adjust your dose of these medications to prevent this.
 
Cidofovir
Cidofovir may interfere with the kidneys' ability to remove Truvada from the blood. This could lead to increased blood levels of Truvada and increased risk of side effects. Check with your healthcare provider before taking these medications together.
 
Ganciclovir
Ganciclovir may interfere with the kidneys' ability to remove Truvada from the blood. This could lead to increased blood levels of Truvada and increased risk of side effects. Check with your healthcare provider before taking these medications together.
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;