Acyclovir Questions

Acyclovir - I just discovered a prescription of this drug in my ex husband possessions?

Does this mean I may have herpes?

Posted 3 days ago • 1 answer •

Can the acyclovir tablets be crushed and mixed with water if the pills are too big to swallow?

I tried twice to swallow the big tablets with water, but they got caught in my throat. I have been crushing them in order to take the prescribed dose. Does crushing the tablets lessen their ...

Posted 6 days ago • 2 answers •

I have been taking acyclovir for 3 weeks now due to shingles outbreak from a broken rib, was feeling

... better and shingles practically gone, I was feeling considerably better had 2 beers and had a major flare up of the shingles reappearing and the pain was excruciating. Is there some type of yeast ...

Posted 14 days ago • 1 answer • 1 star

Is there a better medication than acyclovir to treat herpes in HIV+ patients?

My brother caught an oral herpes infection and he is HIV positive he’s been taking acyclovir for more than two weeks, yet his herpes are still there. He can barely eat or drink I was wondering ...

Posted 30 Nov 2011 • 0 answers •

Acyclovir - Can a Person Have Sex During This Time?

Can a Couple have sex while One Or the Other is On acyclir/

Posted 6 Nov 2011 • 1 answer •

Zovirax Topical - Is Acyclovir habit forming or a narcotic or a stimulant?

Posted 1 Nov 2011 • 1 answer •

I am taking acyclovir and experiencing some of the side effects of nausea and headache. Will this?

... pass or should I discontinue the medication and look for alternative meds?

Posted 31 Oct 2011 • 1 answer •

Acyclovir causing pins and needles and cold sensations?

I was diagnosed with shingles on my ribs and given a 7 day course of acyclovir 800mg tablets. I'd had burning skin and muscle aches at the shingles site for nearly a week and then general ...

Posted 26 Oct 2011 • 0 answers •

I woke up this morning w irritation as a cold sore was approaching. I took 5 acyclovir pills through

... out the day and prescribed. The symptoms have not stopped as a matter of fact, I now have the small blisters. How long does it take for the Acyclovir to kick in & stop the infection after ...

Posted 28 Sep 2011 • 1 answer •

Does taking atripla with thyroxine,acyclovir cause the liver to slow down enzymes in the liver?

If so would it take more time to breakdown alcohol

Posted 26 Sep 2011 • 0 answers •

Are my acyclovir tablets ineffective or dangerous because they've been exposed to heat over 110 deg?

degrees Fahrenheit for more than 8 hours during shipping?

Posted 30 Aug 2011 • 0 answers •

I am 26 and pregnant I use acyclovir medication oral to suppress genital herpes? Is it safe to use?

... during my pregnancy? I was classified type 2 genital herpes. I'm in the process of getting medi-cal so I can insurance and talk to a doctor. I know that it can be harmful to the baby to take ...

Posted 19 Aug 2011 • 1 answer •

What medication is there for shingles that is okay for someone with renal kidney failure?

My husband was given acyclovir which has a side effect that produces "alternate mental status" which he got. He has renal kidney failure, is on dialysis and up for a kidney transplant. What ...

Posted 15 May 2011 • 1 answer •

Hi, I have been with my boyfriend for almost 2 years. I am a little upset. I found some pills in?

... an old coat tucked in our closet. The pills turned out to be Acyclovir. I found on here it is used to treat Herpes virus. Does that mean he may have herpes? He has never told me this. I am going ...

Posted 28 Apr 2011 • 2 answers •

If a person taking acyclovir cause of herpes on his face does that mean he also has it of the genit?

I think that he is lying to me annd I want to be sure before I have any relations with him

Posted 19 Apr 2011 • 1 answer •