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I am going to be taking tenofovir for my hepb and cirrosis. will i need a transplant in the future if so roughly how long in years please i am 48?

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Dr. Gregg Albers answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Hepatitis B treament: Everyone is different with how the disease progresses. Find a treatment that works for you, and you will keep your own liver for as long as possible. Do not use alcohol or anything that can damage your liver. Get a list of substances that are toxic and stay away from them. Keep working with your specialist to find the best treatments for you.

Answered 2/22/2013

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You may not: Tenofovir if taken as prescribed and you have a good response, it may delay complications of cirrhosis and hence delay the need for transplant. Make sure you are screened appropriately by your physician to screen for liver cancer.

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