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Brand Names: Viread

What is Tenofovir? Tenofovir is an antiviral medication (a reverse transcriptase inhibitor). It is used in combination with other antiviral drugs to treat HIV in persons with AIDS. The combination antiretroviral products Atripla and Truvada both contain tenofovir.

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Reasons Taken

47 patients in the community are taking or have taken Tenofovir.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Treat my HIV 34 72%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Tenofovir.

  0 mg Daily 1 tbs. Daily 1 Daily 100 mg Daily 250 mg Daily 300 mg Daily 300 mg One time 600 mg Daily
  3 Number of Patients: 3 2 Number of Patients: 2 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 31 Number of Patients: 31 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Tenofovir or how long patients were taking Tenofovir before stopping.

Currently taking Tenofovir

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
4
9
2
1
15

Stopped taking Tenofovir

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
0
1
0
2
Why Patients Stopped Taking Tenofovir (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Side effects too severe 3 100% Side effects too severe: 100%
Expense 1 33% Expense: 33%


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