Does tenofovir/emtricitabine have side effects?
While all HIV drugs have some side effects, tenofovir/emtricitabine is a widely used in part because its side effects are generally mild. In previous studies in HIV-infected individuals, less than 1 percent of study participants discontinued tenofovir/emtricitabine therapy because of side effects. The most commonly reported side effects from use of tenofovir/emtricitabine are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and flatulence. These effects have largely been reversed after use of the drug was discontinued. The study monitors the health of the participants very carefully, and discontinue the study drug if there is any sign of illness due to participation in the study. Anyone who experiences any difficulty is monitored and cared for until the illness resolves.
