• VEMLIDY is a prescription medication used to treat chronic (long-lasting) hepatitis B virus infection with stable (compensated) liver disease
• Stable liver disease means your liver is still doing its job even though it’s affected by disease. It hasn’t lost its ability to function properly, which is crucial to your overall health

• VEMLIDY has been designed to work right at the liver, where the hepatitis B virus is. It keeps the hepatitis B virus from multiplying, which may lower the amount of hepatitis B virus in your body and may improve the condition of your liver. Learn more about how VEMLIDY works here

• New or worse kidney problems, including kidney failure. Your healthcare provider should do blood and urine tests to check your kidneys when starting and during treatment with VEMLIDY. Your healthcare provider may tell you to stop taking VEMLIDY if you develop new or worse kidney problems
• Too much lactic acid in your blood (lactic acidosis), which is a serious but rare medical emergency that can lead to death. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get these symptoms: weakness or being more tired than usual, unusual muscle pain, being short of breath or fast breathing, stomach pain with nausea and vomiting, cold or blue hands and feet, feeling dizzy or lightheaded, or a fast or abnormal heartbeat
• Severe liver problems, which in rare cases can lead to death. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get these symptoms: skin or the white part of your eyes turns yellow, dark “tea-colored” urine, light-colored stools, loss of appetite for several days or longer, nausea, or stomach-area pain

The most common side effect of VEMLIDY is headache.

These are not all the possible side effects of VEMLIDY. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

• VEMLIDY can cause serious side effects, including worsening of hepatitis B virus infection
• Your hepatitis B virus infection may get worse (flare-up) if you take VEMLIDY and then stop taking it. A “flare-up” is when your hepatitis B virus infection suddenly returns in a worse way than before. Do not stop taking VEMLIDY without first talking to your doctor, as they will need to monitor your health regularly to check your liver
• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088

• Before taking VEMLIDY, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, including if you have end stage renal disease (ESRD) or HIV-1 infection. Your healthcare provider may test you for HIV infection before starting VEMLIDY. If you have HIV and only take VEMLIDY, the HIV virus may develop resistance and become harder to treat
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if VEMLIDY will harm your baby
• Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. VEMLIDY may pass into your breast milk
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Some medicines may affect how VEMLIDY works
• Do not start a new medicine without telling your doctor. Ask your doctor if it is safe to take VEMLIDY with all of your other medicines

• VEMLIDY is one small pill taken once per day. It can be taken any time of day with food. Take VEMLIDY exactly how your doctor tells you to

• It’s important to take VEMLIDY as prescribed by your healthcare provider. If you miss a dose, call your healthcare provider immediately. Missing a dose lowers the amount of medicine in your body and can lead to resistance

• The VEMLIDY Co-pay Savings Program is here to help you reduce out-of-pocket costs for eligible patients with commercial insurance. Click here to learn more about the Co-pay Savings Program and find out if you qualify
• If you have government insurance or are uninsured, please contact Support Path® at 1-855-769-72841-855-769-7284, Monday-Friday, 9 AM to 8 PM, ET

• Taking every dose of VEMLIDY helps keep the right amount of medicine in your body to fight the hepatitis B virus. Missing doses can make the treatment less effective and can lead to resistance
• If you stop taking your medicine, your hepatitis B virus infection could get worse or flare up. A “flare-up” is when your infection suddenly returns in a worse way than before

• There are tips to help you remember to take VEMLIDY. Make it a habit by taking your medicine at the same time every day. You can also set an alarm or download a reminder app on your phone. Family or friends can also help by reminding you to take your medicine

• Support Path® can help you understand your health insurance and medication costs. For more information about Support Path, click here