What's Ahead After Therapy

No matter what the outcome of your treatment, do everything you can to remain healthy and strong. Take care of your body, mind, and spirit, and continue to take precautions that will help prevent spreading your disease to others.

• Keep using birth control for 6 months after your therapy is finished. Women or female partners of male patients must not get pregnant for 6 months after completing therapy.
• Abstain from alcohol, caffeine, tobacco, recreational (illegal) drugs, and any other toxic substances.
• Check with your doctor before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medication, vitamins, or herbal supplements.
• See your doctor regularly to monitor the health of your liver.
• Tell your doctor if you experience any new or worsening symptoms, including depression.
• Ask your doctor about others steps you can take to protect yourself from further liver damage, such as immunization against hepatitis A and B.
• Drink plenty of fluids.
• Eat a nutritious, well-balanced diet.
• Get plenty of rest.
• Adopt a regular exercise program.
• Reduce stress by meditating or practicing other relaxation techniques.
• Seek support from family, friends, the medical community, and special groups.
• Continue to learn all you can about your disease.
• Get busy; stay positive!

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