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Reviewer: kalidasbhaisaab, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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Have been using this drug for 2 years now. The virus level went from 2 Million to undetectable within first 3 months. But now I feel very thirsty all the time and bone pain in knees, weakness and heavy breathing all the time. I have tried not using the pill some days, like skipping one day a week, but not sure if that would be helpful. I also feel that my bones are not as strong as they used to be
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Reviewer: livermore, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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1990 positive for Chronic Hbv, started double-blind study for new drug, turned out to be Hepsera, but viral load skyrocketed after completion. Started Viread and lamivudine, then switched to Viread 300mg and Baraclude (1mg, then .5mg). Viral load undetectable and liver tests somewhat normal for over 7 years.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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Have been at undetectable for over 5 years taking this drug. Makes me itch, hives of some nature on my scalp but otherwise no noticeable side effects. It works.
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Reviewer: 25-34 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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Reviewer: Cortsch, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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Have chronic hep b. Been on vi read a year plus. Viral load from 2 million to undetectable. No sides but vitamin d low end of normal. So taking D to get level up. Also just had a melanoma and much evidence the good levels of D fight more of that occurring. Am very pleased with results except those on my pocketbook
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