How can i be cured with Hepatitis B?!
Question:
How can i be cured with Hepatitis B?
Answers:
Pegasys, a medication used to treat people with hepatitis C is now being used to treat hep b. About 32% of people on the treatment go on to have a sustained response. While that rate is nowhere near a cure, it is a start, and you may be one of those that respond.
Previous medications used had to be used daily (lifelong) or until the body became drug resistant. Pegasys is used for a period of 48 weeks. If you look into this treatment, I would recommend a support group to help you learn about the possible side effects and how to manage them. If you have a history of depression, you will have to be on an antidepressant prior to starting the treatment. It is a form of chemotherapy, so it is not easy, but it can be done. Support & education may make the difference between being able to adhere to the treatment and having a sustained response, or not being able to deal with it and having to discontinue treatment. Best wishes.