Tenofovir (Cont.)

When and How to Take Tenofovir

General considerations for when and how to take tenofovir 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 tenofovir less frequently.
     
  • You can take tenofovir with or without food. If the medicine bothers your stomach, try taking it with food.
     
  • Try to take tenofovir 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 tenofovir. Missing doses can increase the chance of the virus developing resistance to the drug, thereby making it less effective.
     

Dosage Information for Tenofovir

The dose of tenofovir 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.
 
(Click Tenofovir Dosing for more information.)
 

Tenofovir Drug Interactions

Tenofovir can interact with a number of other medications (see Drug Interactions With Tenofovir).
 

What If I Take an Overdose of Tenofovir?

It is not known exactly what to expect from an overdose of tenofovir. If you happen to take too much tenofovir, seek immediate medical attention.
 
(Click Viread Overdose for more information.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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