United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Hepatitis C

Are there treatments for hepatitis B?

for Veterans and the Public

Are there treatments for hepatitis B?

There are multiple FDA-approved drugs and in use for the treatment of hepatitis B, including:

  • pegylated interferon
  • lamivudine
  • entecavir
  • adefovir
  • tenofovir
  • emtricitabine
  • telbivudine

Your doctor can determine if medicine is needed for you and which medication or combination of medications to use.