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Reasons for discontinuation of Entecavir
| Reason for discontinuation | Number | % |
|---|---|---|
| Self discontinuation | 48 | 44.4 |
| Provider recommendation- reached therapeutic endpoint | 25 | 23.1 |
| Provider recommendation- suboptimal clinical response | 11 | 10.2 |
| Adverse events: | 8 | 7.4 |
| Lactic acidosis | 2 | |
| GI, dermatologic, miscellaneous | 6 | |
| Pregnancy related | 6 | 5.6 |
| Miscellaneous- lost to follow up | 6 | 5.6 |
| Suspected ETV resistance | 4 | 3.7 |
| Total | 108 |
