Viread (Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate) Side Effects
Side effects of Viread
Although effective in their functions and purposes in providing medical therapy to afflicted individuals, antiviral drugs also have their share of side effects. Just like any other form of these types of medicines, Viread has a list of adverse reactions that patients and infected individuals can experience once they start their treatment. Read on to know more.
List of side effects that demand urgent medical care:
The list below involves the most severe adverse reactions that people experience during their treatment with Viread. In some cases, if the patient’s bodies are not able to handle the reactions, they are admitted to the hospital for better medical care and management. Consider the following:
- Pain in the chest
- Recurrent fever
- Chills
- Chest tightness
- Difficulty breathing
- Loss of appetite
- Severe diarrhea
- Severe headache
- Irregular heartbeat
- Pain in the muscles or cramps
- Extreme weakness
- Unexplained tiredness
- Depression
- Seizures
- Unexplained hunger and thirst
- Rapid weight gain
- Lower back pain
- Irregular urination
- Difficulty sleeping
- Vomiting
- Jaundice (yellowing of the eyes and skin)
List of side effects that DO NOT demand urgent medical care:
The list below includes the most common or mild side effects during your Viread treatment. Since these are only mild, you can manage the adverse reactions at home. However, it is still necessary to speak with your doctor if the reactions complicate. Consider the following adverse reactions:
- Mild pain in the back
- Mild headache
- Strength loss
- Skin redness
- Numbness on some parts of the body
- Heartburn
- Stiffness of the muscles
- Rapid weight loss
- Gas
- Belching or bloating
- Pain in the joints
- Swollen muscles
- Indigestion
- Mild fever
- Burning sensation