When and How to Take Viread
General considerations for when and how to take 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.
Dosing Information for Viread
The dose of Viread 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 taking.
As always, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
As with any medicine, side effects are possible with Viread. However, not everyone who takes the drug will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
Common side effects of Viread include but are not limited to:
(Click Viread Side Effects to learn more, including potentially serious side effects that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider.)
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