Vidax

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Videx^® (didanosine) is a drug that is licensed to be used with other medications to treat HIV and AIDS. The prescription medication works by preventing the HIV virus from changing its genetic material, which keeps the virus from multiplying.

Videx is available as a delayed-release capsule or as an oral solution. Some of the factors that can affect the dosage that your healthcare provider prescribes include your age, weight, other medical conditions you have, and other medications you are taking. Although most people tolerate this medicine well, side effects are possible. Among the common side effects are nerve problems (such as burning or numbness), diarrhea, and abdominal pain.

(For more information, click Videx. This article offers an overview of how the drug works, dosing guidelines, and possible side effects. You can also click on any of the links in the box to the right for more specific information.)