Anybody taking baraclude - need input on sideeffects(firsthand)

[Namesake]

Please help if you are taking this medication. Also, do suggest a good time to take it - eve. or morning.

[bberry]

actually,  had no side effects whatsoever.
almost done with my 3rd months of taking baraclude. was scared to death when i read about its side effects.  i was paranoid at the begining but thank God no side effects.. as i i am not taking it
i wake up around 5:30 every morning and take it.. go back to sleep and usually wake up again to staert my day at about 7:30 thats two hours but like Steve , it usualy takes another hour or so to get ready i eat or drink anything
good luck

[stevenNYer]

Yes, I think that is one of our rules way back...hahahaha.

[zellyf]

Whew...this was going to be our first post with no response.

[Namesake]

Thanks!

[stevenNYer]

I'm taking Entecavir 0.5mg, daily dose.  Entecavir is the generic name of the med you are asking about.

No noticeable side effects from taking this med.  The only thing is when I started taking oral meds in the beginning, I had a little upset stomach (which could be from anxiety of starting meds).  And some skin rashes (which could also be from eating some very fresh blueberries), which itched like crazy but when away in a day.  After these possible "sides" passed, no more problems.

Entecavir should be taken on empty stomach (at least 2 hours before or after meals).  It doesn't matter when you take it.  For me, I take it when I wake up.  By the time I get myself ready, travel to work, and prep to work, 2 hours would have passed before I start my coffee and breaskfast.  So this works well for me.  Just take it at same time everyday.

Hope this helps.

[zellyf]

Bump.  Anyone?