Weight loose associated with Tenofovir

Living With Hep B Treatment and Monitoring
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Greetings to you all here, trust you are doing well?
I have a concern and needs some clarity.

I have started taking tenofovir, within my first four weeks, I have notice weight loose and mild pains from testicles to groins. The pains have subsided and resolved within two weeks of the drug intake.

My concern is the weight loose I’m experiencing which is up to a month of the drug administration. My question is

  1. This weight loose temporarily and be resolved by the body or system after a while like the testicular pains?
  2. Is tenofovir meant to be taken with some weight gaining tabs or syrups?

Thank you all for always being a shoulder to lean on.
Best regards!!

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Hi @Aharjim,
Personally, I did not experience or see any changes physically when I took TDF. I have neither heard from anyone about losing weight while on it. It is hard to tell, but I will say bring this up with your doctor and try to get to the bottom of it. Best, Bansah1

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Hello @Aharjim

I agree with @Bansah1. I haven’t heard of anyone having weight loss or the pains you described., including myself.
I suggest you see your doctor

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Thank you all @Bansah1 and @Caraline for your insightful response. I found them very helpful.

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