Common side effects of Viread include:
- nausea,
- stomach pain,
- diarrhea,
- depression,
- headache,
- dizziness,
- weakness,
- trouble sleeping,
- itching or rash, or
- changes in the shape or location of body fat (especially in your arms, legs, face, neck, breasts, and waist).
Tell your doctor if you have unlikely
This medication may cause lactic acidosis (a build-up of lactic acid in the body, which can be fatal). Lactic acidosis can start slowly and get worse over time. Get emergency medical help if you have even mild symptoms of lactic acidosis, such as: muscle pain or weakness, numb or cold feeling in your arms and legs, trouble breathing, stomach pain, nausea with vomiting, fast or uneven heart rate, dizziness, or feeling very weak or tired.
Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
- liver damage - nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine,
- clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
- kidney problems - increased thirst and urination, loss of appetite, constipation,
- urinating less than usual or not at all;
- signs of a new infection such as fever, chills, sore throat, flu symptoms,
- easy bruising or unusual bleeding, loss of appetite, mouth sores;
- increased sweating, tremors in your hands, anxiety, feeling irritable, sleep problems (insomnia);
- diarrhea, unexplained weight loss, menstrual changes, impotence, loss of interest in sex;
- swelling in your neck or throat (enlarged thyroid);
- problems with walking, breathing, speech, swallowing, or eye movement; or
- severe lower back pain, loss of bladder or bowel control.
Less serious side effects may include:
- mild nausea or diarrhea;
- depression, headache, dizziness, mild weakness;
- mild itching or rash; or
- changes in the shape or location of body fat (especially in your arms, legs, face, neck, breasts, and waist).
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Read the entire detailed patient monograph for Viread (Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate)
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MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS of epivir
Lamivudine has fewer side effects than many other drugs that treat HIV infection.
Most side effects are also less severe than in other HIV drugs.
Common side effects from lamivudine include:
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changes in the distribution of fat on your body,
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such as an increasing amount of fat on your neck and back
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cough
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diarrhea
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fatigue
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headache
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malaise (general discomfort)
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nasal symptoms, such as a runny nose
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nausea
SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS
If you experience any of these serious side effects, call your doctor right away.
If your symptoms are potentially life-threatening,
or if you think you’re experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1.
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symptoms of lactic acidosis or severe liver enlargement, including stomach pain,
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diarrhea, shallow breathing, muscle pain, weakness, and feeling cold or dizzy
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symptoms of pancreatitis, including stomach bloating, pain, nausea,
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vomiting, and tenderness when touching the stomach
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symptoms of hypersensitivity or anaphylaxis, including sudden or
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severe rash, breathing problems, or hives
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symptoms of worsening hepatitis B virus infection
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symptoms of liver disease, including dark urine, loss of appetite, fatigue,
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jaundice or yellowing skin, nausea, and tenderness in the stomach area
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symptoms of fungal infection, pneumonia, or tuberculosis.
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These could be a sign that you’re experiencing immune reconstitution syndrome.
