Viread Dosage

The recommended Viread dosage for the treatment of HIV and AIDS is 300 mg once daily. If you have kidney disease, your healthcare provider may suggest that you take the medication less frequently (such as once a week instead of once daily). It is important that you remember to take your Viread dose; missing doses can increase the chance of HIV developing resistance to Viread.

 

Viread Dosage: An Introduction

The dose of Viread® (tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) that your healthcare provider recommends will vary, depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • Other medical conditions you may have
  • Other medications you may be currently taking.
     
As always, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 

Viread Dosage for HIV or AIDS

The recommended dose of Viread for treating adults with HIV or AIDS is 300 mg once daily. If you have kidney disease, your healthcare provider may recommend that you take the medication less frequently (such as every other day, twice a week, or even once weekly), depending on the severity of your kidney problems.
 

General Information on Dosing With Viread

Considerations for people taking Viread include the following:
 
  • The medication comes in tablet form. It is usually taken by mouth once daily. If you have kidney disease, your healthcare provider may recommend that you take Viread less frequently.
     
  • You can take Viread with or without food. If the medicine bothers your stomach, try taking it with food.
     
  • Try to take Viread at the same time every day to maintain an even level in your blood.
     
  • For the medication to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. It is very important that you closely follow your healthcare provider's instructions about taking Viread. Missing doses can increase the chance of the virus developing resistance to the medication, thereby making it less effective.
     
  • If you are unsure about anything related to your Viread dosage, please talk to your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. Do not stop taking the drug without first discussing it with your healthcare provider.
     
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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