Viread and Weight loss - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Weight loss is reported as a side effect among people who take Viread (tenofovir disoproxil fumarate), especially for people who are female, 10-19 old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Biktarvy, and have High blood cholesterol.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Weight loss when taking Viread. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 51,434 people who have side effects when taking Viread 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 Weight loss?

Weight loss is found to be associated with 1,449 drugs and 2,293 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Weight loss.

On Jul, 12, 2026

51,434 people reported to have side effects when taking Viread.
Among them, 11 people (0.02%) have Weight loss.

Among these 11 people:

How long have people been on Viread when they have Weight loss? *

What is the gender of people who have Weight loss when taking Viread? *

female: 81.82 %
male: 18.18 %

What is the age of people who have Weight loss when taking Viread? *

What are other drugs people take besides Viread? *

What are other side effects people have besides Weight loss? *

Weight Increased: 2 people, 18.18%
Blood Cortisol Decreased: 2 people, 18.18%
Hypercorticoidism (excessive secretion of one or more steroid hormones of the adrenal cortex): 2 people, 18.18%
Ill-Defined Disorder: 2 people, 18.18%
Excessive Or Unwanted Hair In Women: 2 people, 18.18%
Appetite - Increased (increased appetite is when you want to eat much more often or in larger quantities than your body requires): 1 person, 9.09%
Asthma: 1 person, 9.09%
Eosinophilia (eosinophil count in the peripheral blood exceeds): 1 person, 9.09%
Emotional Distress: 1 person, 9.09%
Drowsiness: 1 person, 9.09%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Viral Infection: 1 person, 9.09%
Urinary Retention (the inability to completely or partially empty the bladder): 1 person, 9.09%
Pathogen Resistance: 1 person, 9.09%
Pain: 1 person, 9.09%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 1 person, 9.09%
Indigestion: 1 person, 9.09%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 1 person, 9.09%
Hypersensitivity: 1 person, 9.09%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 9.09%
High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (the active ingredients of Viread) and Viread (the brand name). 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.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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