Discussions tagged “hepatitis”

I just got my first dose of Recombivax-HB 40mcg/ml Inj, 1ml and I'm curious about what side effects other people have experienced. The nurse mentioned some common ones but I want to hear from people who have been through it. How bad was the pain at the injection site? Did anyone experience anything more serious like a severe allergic reaction? Also, any tips on how to deal with the side effects would be appreciated!

I've just started taking Baraclude (Entecavir) 0.05mg/ml Oral Solution for chronic hepatitis B. My doctor was great and explained the basics, but I'd love to hear from anyone who has experience with this medication. How did you find the side effects? Any tips for managing them? I'm a bit nervous about the potential for severe side effects, so any advice on what to watch out for would be appreciated. Also, has anyone had issues with taking it on an empty stomach? How strict do you need to be with that?