Discussions tagged “hepatitisB”

Hepsera 10mg Tablets, or Adefovir, is an antiviral med prescribed to me to treat my chronic hepatitis B. It's supposed to slow down the virus's ability to multiply, which in theory should reduce liver damage and improve liver function. I've been on it for a few weeks now and haven't noticed any major changes, but I wanted to see if anyone else has had better luck with this medication. I'm curious to hear about other people's experiences, both good and bad. Have any of you had any side effects, and if so, what did you do to manage them? Additionally, has anyone had success with other antiviral medications? I just want to be informed and make sure I'm doing everything I can to manage my condition.

I recently got my first dose of the Engerix-B vaccine. I'm getting it to protect against Hepatitis B and I'm not entirely sure what to expect. The nurse said I might have some side effects, but she didn't go into much detail. I'm looking for some insight on what to expect and how to deal with any side effects. I've read the typical ones like pain at the injection site, dizziness, and a mild fever, but I'm also curious about the more severe ones. How common are they, and should I be worried? I want to be prepared. Any personal experiences or tips from those who have gone through this would be greatly appreciated!

I've been prescribed Adefovir Dipivoxil 10mg Tablets for my chronic hepatitis B infection, and I'm a bit nervous about the side effects. The medication seems to be working as far as the virus goes, but I've been experiencing some stomach pain and occasional diarrhea. Is this normal, or should I be concerned? I've also read about some serious side effects like lactic acidosis and liver problems. How common are these, and what should I look out for? Has anyone else had similar experiences with this medication? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.