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A member asked:

As a patient of hepatitis b, i have taken telbivudine for one year. sometimes i feel muscle uncomfortable. is it gonna be serious?

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Dr. Jason Hemming answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Unlikely: Unlikely to be a problem, however it is known to rarely cause a myopathy so it is best if you discus with your md.

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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