Viread and Zemplar drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Viread (tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) and Zemplar (paricalcitol). Common drug interactions include anhedonia among females and anhedonia among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Viread and Zemplar. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 13 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Viread?

Viread has active ingredients of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. It is often used in hepatitis b. eHealthMe is studying from 51,542 Viread users. Check the latest studies of Viread.

What is Zemplar?

Zemplar has active ingredients of paricalcitol. It is often used in kidney disease. eHealthMe is studying from 15,494 Zemplar users. Check the latest studies of Zemplar.

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On Aug, 20, 2026

13 people who take Viread and Zemplar together, and have interactions are studied.

Viread and Zemplar drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Viread and Zemplar, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
  2. Anxiety
  3. Depression
  4. Emotional distress
  5. Pain
  6. Pituitary-dependent cushing's syndrome (pituitary dependent hypercortisolism)

male:

  1. Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
  2. Anxiety
  3. Mobility decreased (ability to move is reduced)
  4. Social problem
  5. Depression
  6. Hyperparathyroidism (an abnormally high concentration of parathyroid hormone in the blood, resulting in weakening of the bones through loss of calcium)
  7. Asthenia (weakness)
  8. Bone density decreased
  9. Tooth loss
  10. Panic attack

What are the common drug interactions of Viread and Zemplar, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

  1. Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
  2. Anxiety
  3. Decreased activity
  4. Emotional distress
  5. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  6. Loss of employment
  7. Mobility decreased (ability to move is reduced)
  8. Pain
  9. Quality of life decreased
  10. Social problem

40-49:

  1. Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
  2. Anxiety
  3. Chronic kidney disease
  4. Emotional distress
  5. Pain
  6. Hyperparathyroidism (an abnormally high concentration of parathyroid hormone in the blood, resulting in weakening of the bones through loss of calcium)
  7. Renal failure (kidney dysfunction)

50-59:

  1. Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
  2. Anxiety
  3. Chronic kidney disease
  4. Depression
  5. Emotional distress
  6. Pain
  7. Renal failure (kidney dysfunction)

60+:

  1. Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
  2. Hyperkalaemia (damage to or disease of the kidney)
  3. Renal failure acute (rapid kidney dysfunction)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Hiv Infection: 12 people, 92.31%
  2. Chronic Kidney Disease: 3 people, 23.08%
  3. Depression: 3 people, 23.08%
  4. Erection Problems: 3 people, 23.08%
  5. High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 23.08%
  6. Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 23.08%
  7. Hypersensitivity: 2 people, 15.38%
  8. Hypophosphataemia (electrolyte disturbance in which there is an abnormally low level of phosphate in the blood): 2 people, 15.38%
  9. Cough: 2 people, 15.38%
  10. Emotional Distress: 2 people, 15.38%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on tenofovir disoproxil fumarate and paricalcitol (the active ingredients of Viread and Zemplar, respectively), and Viread and Zemplar (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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