Zerit Side Effects  E-mail

Generic Name: tenofovir (ten OH foh veer)

All patients taking Zerit should read the patient information insert that comes with it before staring their first dose.  Any information contained on this site will not take the place of talking to a doctor to discuss treatment options.

Safety Information


As with many HIV drugs, Zerit can cause a buildup of lactic acid in the body.  This can potentially be fatal if not treated properly.  The symptoms are as follows: unusual muscle pain, weakness, trouble breathing, uneven or fast heartbeat, nausea and vomiting, numbness in arms or legs.

Zerit has also been known to cause liver problems.  Contact your doctor if you have any of these symptoms: nausea, stomach pain, low fever, no appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice.

There have been reports of pancreatitis with the use of Zerit.  Inform your doctor right away if you have the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.

Zerit Side Effects


Contact your doctor if you experience the following side effects: loss of feeling, numbness, or pain in a part of the body.  This may be a sign of peripheral neuropathy, the most common side effect from using Zerit.

Some other less serious side effects may occur.  Continue to take Zerit and contact your doctor if you experience any of the following symptoms:

  • Fever or chills
  • Headache
  • Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
  • Skin rash
  • Decreased appetite
  • Insomnia
  • Change in body fat


Zerit Contraindications


If Zerit is used with the following medications then it could cause additional side effects:

  • Retrovir
  • Ribavirin
  • Methadone
  • Videx


If Zerit is taken with Videx, it may increase the risk of getting peripheral neuropathy.  Therefore it is not recommended that both drugs not be used together.
 
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