Hep DNA QT level and treatment

[NewHep]

Hi,
I was diagnosed as Hep B carrier 8 years ago.  My initial LFP tests are normal, and I do it every one or two years (not twice a year), and I never did any DNA QT test.  Recently I did a Hep DNA QT test and it is 1060 copies/ml which is above normal range (<160 copies/ml).  AFP is 7.9 above normal range (<6.1). LFP are normal.  My doc prescribed Hepsera.  Do I need treatment with this DNA level? Is this Hepsera the right drug for my situation? Why not Baraclude (Entevir) or Lamivudine (Epivir)? I need second opinion about this.

Thanks!!!

[bram44]

You need to open a new thread with your readings .

Check with your doctor. Usually Viread or Baraclude are considered as first line of treatment options. Interferons have mutation risk.

Sorry to hear about your brother - each person is different. Hope you will beat this virus.

[mak1983]

hi everybody..
my ALT is 58 but my DNA PCR shows 16 million copies ..
i am a hep b carrier..
my bro died at age 15 of hepatocellular carcinoma ..
wat should i do..
should i go for innterferons plus ribavarin or are there any other options..

[NewHep]

Thanks!

[NashPred]

There is a new Hepatitis B forum. I would ask this question over there. http://www.medhelp.org/forums/show/223

stevenNYer over there may be able to help.