I Am Considering Treatment

If you have recently been diagnosed with chronic hepatitis C, you may be wondering what to do next. The most important thing to do is to speak with your health care provider to determine what treatment is appropriate for you. You may want to watch our video "Next Steps if You're Hepatitis C Positive".

What should I tell my family and friends?

You will also want to tell your family and close friends that you have the disease. This is important because they will need to take steps to make sure they do not become infected. But it is also important because you will need their support as you go through treatment.

Stay in touch with your Doctor. You will need to communicate more frequently with your doctor. He or she can best answer your questions about hepatitis C and your treatment options.

Be In Charge is Here for You: 24/7. You can turn to The Be In Charge® Program for a vast amount of additional information and support as you manage your hepatitis C treatment. Sign up now for this tremendous support tool, or begin by learning about Be In Charge

Effective hepatitis C treatment means a taking a disciplined approach to improving your condition. Receive regular e-mail reminders that will notify you when to perform certain treatment-related activities, such as when it's time to administer medication, meet with your health care provider or refill your prescription.

To get started, please choose one of the following:   I have been diagnosed with hepatitis C, but haven't started treatment yet I am on treatment for hepatitis C     * Note: If you or someone you know may be at risk for hepatitis C, please visit www.peg-intron.com See Instructions   Select one of the choices above and click "Next"

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