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Acyclovir

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Information About Acyclovir (Zovirax):

Acyclovir is a powerful and effective prescription antiviral medication which is used to treat and minimize the symptoms and duration of outbreaks of herpes, shingles and chickenpox. Once-daily Valtrex is another medication that can help reduce the number of genital herpes outbreaks

How Does Acyclovir Work?

Acyclovir is very effective in targeting and inhibiting the herpes virus in the system. This medicine works best when taken at the first signs of an outbreak and has been shown to be very effective in both the prevention and the treatment of herpes outbreaks.

Benefits of Acyclovir:

You do not have to live a life that revolves around herpes. Acyclovir offers you an affordable, safe and effective way to control and minimize your outbreaks, and when outbreaks may occur, it can lessen the duration and the symptoms associated with them.

Living with Genital Herpes or Cold Sores?

Life with genital herpes and cold sores can be frustrating because you never know when you may experience an outbreak. This can limit any personal or sexual contact that you have with others, as well as being a very unpleasant condition to live with. Acyclovir offers you a way to control this virus and fight back, taking back the lifestyle you once had.

What are the Side Effects of Acyclovir?

Like all prescription drugs there are some side effects that can occur when taking this drug. It is worth noting that most people will not experience these side effects:

• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• In very rare cases, these serious side effects occurred: anxiety, agitation, slowed-thinking, confusion, hallucinations, dizziness, trouble speaking, sleepiness, tingling, numbness of the hands or the feet, vision changes, loss of consciousness, seizures, swollen glands, pink or red coloration of urine, fever, sore throat or other signs of infection, yellowing of the skin and or eyes and dark urine—if you experience any of these very rare yet very serious side effects, STOP taking Acyclovir and seek immediate medical treatment.

What if I am Taking other Drugs?

Always make sure to consult with your doctor and make sure that you tell them about EVERY single drug that you are currently taking, whether or not it is bought over-the-counter, to avoid any potential and serious drug interactions from occurring. People who are currently taking fosphenytoin, phenytoin, probenecid, or zidovudine may not be able to take Acyclovir.

Acyclovir Precautions:

Only take this drug as directed to by a physician. If you miss a dose take it at the first opportunity that you get and keep taking your other doses at their scheduled times. Avoid over consumption of alcohol when taking this drug as it can intensify the effects. Women who are currently pregnant, or expecting, or nursing should talk to their doctor before taking this drug. Be careful when driving until you get used to this drug as it may cause dizziness.

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