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Talking with your healthcare provider about getting tested and getting treatment for chronic hepatitis B is an important step toward maintaining long-term health. Below are some questions that you may want to discuss with your healthcare provider. We encourage you to ask all your questions so that you are comfortable and have a better understanding of the disease. You may find it helpful to print out this list and bring it with you on your next office visit.
- How do I get tested for hepatitis B?
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If I test negative, should I get the hepatitis B vaccine?
- What is the difference between acute and chronic hepatitis B?
- Will I become sick if I have acute hepatitis B?
- How will I know when I have recovered from an acute hepatitis B infection?
- What tests will you use to monitor my chronic hepatitis B infection?
- Are there any symptoms of chronic hepatitis B that I should be aware of? What should I do if some of these symptoms occur?
- If I have a chronic hepatitis B infection, should I be taking medication? Even if I don't have any symptoms?
- What treatments are available for chronic hepatitis B?
- What are the benefits of treatment?
- What are the side effects of treatment?
- Why is it important that I take my treatment exactly as prescribed?
- How will I know if my treatment is working?
- How long will I have to stay on my prescribed treatment?
- What effects will hepatitis B have on my liver?
- Is there anything that I can do to minimize my chances of getting long-term liver disease?
- What can I do to prevent spreading the disease to my family and friends?
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With treatment, chronic hepatitis B can be a manageable disease. The medicine most often prescribed by doctors for chronic hepatitis B is Hepsera.* Learn more.
Patients should be aware of
Important Safety Information about Hepsera and may read additional patient information.
It is important that you discuss your treatment options and any questions that you may have with your healthcare
provider.
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