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Next Steps

Whether you have a prescription or are just starting to think about treatment, it’s important to know what to do next. The section below can help you to determine where you are in your treatment journey and what your next steps should be.

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I am not in treatment for my chronic hepatitis B (hep B) and am not sure where to start

	FINDING A DOCTOR THAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU If you have chronic hep B, your first step is to partner with a hep B doctor or liver specialist who will work with you to determine whether treatment is right for you. A liver specialist is a doctor with special training in liver diseases. A specialist can monitor and treat your hep B more closely.

Here are some ways to help find a doctor or liver specialist:

Talk to your insurance provider
Ask friends or family for a recommendation
Visit community health events, health centers, or clinics
Use online search tools

Make a doctor’s appointment today to talk about taking that next step and to see if treatment is right for you.

I am not in treatment for my chronic hepatitis B (hep B) and am not sure where to start

	TALKING TO YOUR DOCTOR ABOUT TAFSAFE If you’re interested in learning more about treatment with TAFSAFE, talking to your doctor is the best place to start. Asking the right questions is an important step in creating the treatment plan that’s right for you.

Here are some questions you may want to ask:

Could TAFSAFE be right for me?
Should I see a liver specialist?
Do I need any tests? If so, what tests do I need?
How often should my liver be monitored for damage?
What are the side effects of TAFSAFE?

Talking openly with your doctor will help him or her determine whether or not TAFSAFE is right for you.

My doctor has already prescribed me TAFSAFE

	STAYING ON TRACK WITH TAFSAFE If your doctor has determined that TAFSAFE is right for you, staying on track is an important part of your treatment journey.

Some important steps to help manage your chronic hep B are:

Take your medicine exactly how your doctor prescribed
Make appointments to see your doctor regularly for monitoring
Contact your doctor if you think you are experiencing any side effects
Ask your doctor, family, and friends for support

Monitoring

Regardless of where you are in your treatment journey, actively managing your chronic hep B is critical. Make sure you are seeing your doctor regularly.