What is the major side effect of tenofovir? Understanding Kidney and Bone Toxicity
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Over 10,000 HIV-positive individuals on tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) showed an increased risk for chronic kidney disease. This highlights that a major side effect of tenofovir, particularly the older TDF formulation, is renal and bone toxicity, which necessitates careful monitoring and management by healthcare professionals.
