Taking BARACLUDE
What you need to know about taking your chronic hepatitis B medicine
If you have chronic hepatitis B, your doctor may prescribe a chronic hepatitis B medicine called BARACLUDE® (entecavir).
BARACLUDE works to help fight the hepatitis B virus (HBV) and may reduce the amount of the virus in your blood. If there is less virus, the condition of your liver may improve.
Learn more about taking BARACLUDE in the sections below. If you have questions, talk to your doctor. He or she should always be the main source of information about this chronic hepatitis B medicine and your health.
Before starting treatment
As with any medicine, there are things you need to consider before taking BARACLUDE. Find out what you need to tell your doctor before starting treatment with this chronic hepatitis B medicine.
Before starting treatment 
BARACLUDE side effects
Read important information about the side effects of this chronic hepatitis B medicine.
BARACLUDE side effects
How to take BARACLUDE
Take BARACLUDE exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This chronic hepatitis B medicine should be taken once a day on an empty stomach. Get tips for making the most of your treatment.
How to take BARACLUDE