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Antivirals

Antivirals treat viral infections or protect against influenza. Antivirals include anti-herpesvirus agents (Aciclovir, Cidofovir, Docosanol, Famciclovir), anti-influenza agents (Amantadine, Oseltamivir, Peramivir, Rimantadine, Zanamivir), and antiretroviral drugs. Come in here to discuss them!

Is it safe to drink alcohol when taking famvir for shingles?

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Hello! My husband is 43 years old and he has shingles for the first time in his life. I was very worried but our doctor explained that this is just reactivation of herpes zoster virus which he got in his childhood. The rush is rather painful and only on his chests. He is taking Famvir (500 mg every...

by User avatar Guest

Ways to prevent Herpes Simplex type 1 outbreaks

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I have herpes simplex type 1, which results in painful little fever blisters on my upper lip. I have medicine that helps the break outs go away after they appear, but I was wondering what I can do to prevent them from happening in the first place. I know that hormones can trigger an outbreak, so I...

by User avatar ChuckTaylor94526

hydronephrosis what should I do?

I am going crazy! My baby was born with it and now they wanto do a test on him to make sure his urine isnt goin backwards. They want to insert a cathiter in him. What should I do ? He is only 3 months.

by User avatar jmm

Drinking alcohol while on famvir (famciclovir) for shingles

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My husband is diagnosed with herpes zoster (shingles) and he got prescription for Famvir (Famciclovir). The next day I brought home the medicine and he took it after he drunk a glass of wine. Can drinking alcohol be dangerous while on Famvir (Famciclovir) for shingles? And if can, how dangerous this...

by User avatar Guest

zovirax works for cold sores!

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Yes, Zovirax works 100% especially if u apply the cream once you feel that you are getting the cold sore. I suffer from cold sores every year and i recently had one on my lip and nose and I applied Zovirax and it stopped the cold sore from fully developing. This is the best topical you cab get and...

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Aciclovir cream for genital herpes

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Hi there, my dr told me to get some aciclovir cream to treat genital herpes but the pharmacist has given me one that says on the leaflet it's for cold sores only and not to be used on genitals. He just asked if I wanted Zovirax or own brand so I presumed they'd be the same. Does anyone know if some...

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How long does Interferon recovery last?

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I took my first shot Oct. 9 2011 150mg. + Ribavirin 5mg. 3 times per day.I experienced most all of usual sideffects [HELL] starting about 2wks. later. fever,chills,low energy,anger @smallest things,rashes,night blindness,lonelyness,dizziness,low appitite etc.I took my last shot on March24,2012 and...

by User avatar Sober31

cryotherapy and aldara not working :(

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so i have been having cryotherapy for months and used aldara for 2 and neither have worked at all they just do not seem to be going away. i have a below average immune system (under active bone marrow) but is there anything anyone has found to work? or at least improve them?

by User avatar fml

What is the best way to treat herpes?

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Hi, I hesitate to go to my doctor.. Can it be treated and how?

by User avatar maryuzew245739

Valtrex? Cold Sores.

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my first out break of cold sores but I think I remember getting one cold sore in high school I was 15-16 and I haven't had any since, till now ive had I guess a "mild" outbreak with with usually just one single reoccurring sore I was prescribed Valtrex on July 2nd I had know Idea what...

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