What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking emtricitabine and tenofovir?
You should not take this medication if you are allergic to emtricitabine or tenofovir. Do not take this medication with other medicines that also contain emtricitabine or tenofovir (Atripla, Emtriva, Viread), or lamivudine (Combivir, Epivir, Epzicom, or Trizivir). If you have certain conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use this medication. Before you take emtricitabine and tenofovir, tell your doctor if you have: • liver disease; • kidney disease; • osteopenia (low bone mineral density); or • if you also have hepatitis B infection. FDA pregnancy category B. Emtricitabine and tenofovir is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. HIV can be passed to the baby if the mother is not properly treated during pregnancy. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Take all of your HIV medicines as directed to control your infection while
