Tenofovir (Viread) or Emtricitabine and Tenofovir (Truvada)
Products that contain
tenofovir may increase the level of
didanosine in your blood, increasing your risk of side effects. Your healthcare provider may recommend a lower didanosine dosage.
Tetracycline Antibiotics
Didanosine oral solution (but not didanosine capsules) can decrease the absorption of
tetracycline antibiotics into your body, perhaps making them less effective. Check with your healthcare provider before taking these medications together.
Valganciclovir (Valcyte)
Combining valganciclovir with didanosine may increase the level of didanosine in your blood and may increase your risk of didanosine side effects, particularly the side effects that affect blood cells. Your healthcare provider may need to monitor you more closely.
Final Thoughts on Drug Interactions With Didanosine
It is possible that not every drug interaction with didanosine was discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your pharmacist or healthcare provider about the didanosine drug interactions that may apply to you.