Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate (Viread) Risk List

The following side effects have been associated with the use of tenofovir:

• Upset stomach, vomiting, gas, loose or watery stools
• Generalized weakness
• Dizziness
• Depression
• Headache
• Abdominal pain
• Worsening or new kidney damage or failure
• Liver problems. If you are developing liver problems, you may have one or more of the following symptoms:
  • Yellowing of the skin or whites of your eyes,
  • Dark urine,
  • Pain on the right side of your stomach,
  • Loss of appetite, upset stomach or vomiting,
  • Pale colored stools,
  • Itchy skin.
• Shortness of breath
• Rash
• Allergic reaction: symptoms may include fever, rash, upset stomach, vomiting, loose or watery stools, abdominal pain, achiness, shortness of breath, a general feeling of illness or a potentially serious swelling of the face, lips, and/or tongue.
• Bone pain and bone changes such as thinning and softening which may increase the risk of breakage
• Muscle pain and muscle weakness
• Sleeping problems

NOTE: If you have hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and take tenofovir DF and then stop using it, you may have worsening of your HBV infection. Tell your health care provider about any new or unusual symptoms after you stop taking tenofovir DF.