Whenever you are taking medication to treat any condition, it is important to understand what the goals of your treatment are. While there is no cure for chronic hepatitis B, one of the main goals of treatment is keeping the amount of the hepatitis B virus in your body as low as possible. This is important to help prevent the risk of damage to your liver.

To achieve these treatment goals, remember that you'll need to carefully follow your doctor's instructions on how and when to take your medication. You should also see your doctor every six to 12 months to track your progress and monitor the health of your liver.

A healthy lifestyle also can help you achieve your goals
Besides following your doctor's instructions, it's also important you make good choices about your health to help achieve your treatment goals. A healthy lifestyle combined with your prescribed treatment may give you the best chance at protecting your liver from damage.

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