Famciclovir User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Morgs
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 12, 2018

For Cold Sores "Went to the chemist and purchased the tablets within 10 mins of feeling the symptoms, took them within 15 mins - I was really happy I could get onto it straight away.. but through the night I felt my lip start to swell and my skin become sensitive on my neck, face and scalp like it usually does. I started using the patches on my lip the next day hoping to slow it down, but nothing has worked - back to Zovirax now hoping this huge monster will disappear sooner rather than later! I thought the tablets were going to be my saviour.. I am wondering if i should've applied the cream at the same time it took the tablets??"

• miser...
• October 6, 2011

Famvir (famciclovir) for Cold Sores "I've started medication June 24, 2011 of two 500mg tabs a day and I still have had 6 outbreaks in less than four months. Yes, healing time is faster but I would like to have less outbreaks like 1 to none a year."

• DICKY...
• February 14, 2016

For Cold Sores "Cold sore sufferer since child (now 43). Get a cold sore occasionally now (i.e. every couple of months). PROS If you take tablet when feel tingle/itch - have found it stopped outbreak (used twice and it did work) - at least I think it must have (can't be sure I suppose). CONS Don't always experience tingle/itch (i.e. asleep/sick) and cold sore breaks out - then it's too late to take (have tried twice but did not work; in fact, I only had one cold sore on top of lip and took meds but then another broke out next day in corner of mouth). A serious sufferer may not get required results. Expensive (you get 3 tabs for $30 - $40 in Australia over the counter at the chemist). You MUST have these meds on hand i.e. in bedside drawer/handbag"

• Elaina
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 11, 2018

Famvir (famciclovir) for Herpes Simplex, Suppression "Dr ordered tests which revealed Epstein Barr, Parvovirus, and Herpes Virus (forgot the number). He put me on 500mg 3 times a day. I’ve only been on it three months so I don’t know effectiveness. I had genital herpes outbreaks fifteen years ago for about a year but none since. I started the medication and had severe headaches that went away after three weeks. No other side effects"

• Kane
• November 28, 2019

For Cold Sores "Its a christmas miracle. I have had cold sores since about 5 years ago - on and off with about a 2 or three year gap in between. This time around I didn't even get the tingle which of course came as a shock to me that after the end of an extremely tiring day I looked in the mirror and there she was - in all her disgusting glory AND right in time for my christmas party in 3 days. I raced straight to the chemist for an over the counter dose of famciclovir. Being my first time using it I also grabbed some compeed pads (which I used for 2 and a half days) as I have found them very useful for hiding the sore. I had no side effects at all from taking the dose and low and behold 2 days later my sore is COMPLETELY gone. No blistering, No scarring, no disgusting fluids, no cold sore. This is the stuff of miracles and I would assume that if I did have the tingle the tiny sore wouldn't have even showed in the first place. I can't recommend this enough - life changer"

• Katrun
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 4, 2017

For Cold Sores "OMG!! I am a 55 year old lady who has suffered cold sores all my life. I have regular outbreaks over the past few months, each lasting up to 2 weeks. Broke out Sunday arvo, pharmacy Monday morning. Within 2-3 hours the redness, tingling, pain had settled. By the afternoon the blister had started to dry up and was not so angry looking. I have never used this before and I am "blown away" by how quick this worked after one dose. Brilliant"

• Mano
• August 21, 2019

Famvir (famciclovir) for Cold Sores "If I get a cold sore, it means that 10 days later I break out all over my body with blisters. The condition is called Erythema Multiforme. It's extremely painful and serious episodes can mean a trip to the burn unit, since each blister is very similar to a burn. Think of a match that burns you beneath the skin. I was diagnosed in 2004 and given large doses of Valtrex and/or Acyclovir to prevent cold sores. Unfortunately, I found these medicines almost worthless. I actually found high SPF lip balm to be more effective at preventing cold sores than these drugs. So in 2012, I gave up on any solution. I googled my condition for the first time in 3 years and learned Famvir cured 3 people with recurring Herpes Induced Erythema Multiforme. I just got meds today, but feel like I'm already rapidly improving. The jury is still out, but if you tried Abreva, Prednisone, Valtrex, or Acyclovir as to treat or prevent cold sores and they failed you, it may be wise to give Famvir a try."

• Ziggy
• June 6, 2019

For Herpes Simplex, Suppression "I am in my 60's and used Ezovir (famciclovir) to suppress the cold sores that I have suffered from since I was about 3. This treatment was used in conjunction with injectable lip fillers (to prevent an outbreak) as over the years my lips have lost their pigmentation and thinned -so I look like a Muppet! I used this medication twice and felt slightly odd but thought maybe I was imagining it, but today (the third time) my pulse started racing and I felt so awful that someone had to come and collect me after treatment as I felt driving was unwise; that was 5 hrs ago and I'm much better but not 100%. I'm pretty fit and healthy with no known allergies, so I guess this medicine is not for me."

• Furbu...
• November 16, 2013

For Cold Sores "I have experienced 1 cold sore ever two years, this year I've had 1 already due to a lip burn, just recently I had another burn to the lip from food, I went to the chemist to see what was available for fast acting treatment (I normally use Zovirax ointment which is fabulous) but I thought there may be something else. I was recommended famciclovir. The second day after the 3 tablet once of dosage I had extreme gas pain in my abdomen. It was the only thing I feel could have caused it. I took the dose on the first day I noticed the cold sore, it's now day 3 and it's simply a dry red patch. Amazing medication, of course I was using Zovirax too. But I recommend it!"

• Red
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 20, 2019

For Cold Sores "I have used the famciclovir repeatedly for coldsores. I have had no side effects and they have stopped my cold sores every time. I am normally quite sensitive to a lot of drugs so I was pleasantly surprised. I am very susceptible to the cold sores spreading to my nose and eyes (Herpes Simplex) and I am terrified that this will happen so I always keep a packet at home and at work. I cannot recommend this highly enough."

• Parke...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 2, 2018

For Cold Sores "I'm 55, suffered with cold sores, almost always at that time of the month they would take weeks to heal. I moved to SC and it got so bad doctors always thought it was shingles and by the time one was clearing the next would start as it would be a monthly thing with the southern sun. Well the prescribed this as a deterrent and zovirax cream. Both were great, I didn't like taking it daily I had some mild side effects so switched to the 1500 mg at first sign and OMG changed my life. Well the other changed my life also since it worked and I quit getting them but once or twice a year. Now I take 3 pills at first sign and almost never actually have a cold sore break out. If i miss it before the blister, it still shortens the duration especially in combo with the zovirax cream. I'm always totally cleared in less than a week now, not 3 weeks."

• TheyS...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 2, 2019

For Cold Sores "I used to get cold sores often. Then discovered over the counter cream that helped at first, but after several uses I stopped feeling tingling before the cold sore would appear, and then it was too late for cream. Used Acyclovir for several years, but not feeling tingling still often took it too late to avoid the breakout. Switched to oral Famciclovir (1500mg x1) and it worked like a miracle for about 2 years. The last time by the time got my prescription from pharmacy it was too late to really work and it did not. Today I applied it at the very first feeling of it coming, and to no effect, half a day later still got my cold sore."

• zaga
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 15, 2018

For Cold Sores "It actually works if taken in first couple of hrs after first symptoms felt. Goodbye to cold sores for me wooohooo I actually cannot believe there is medicine that can stop cold sore stop from coming up"

• Yello...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 10, 2017

For Cold Sores "Didn't do anything at all. Used it basically at the first sign of tingling, in combination with Zovirax. Both useless, ended up with a massive lesion on my lip that is still growing. Not sure why it's worked for other people and not me! Worst $30 spent. My home remedy of burning the beginning of the sore with Methylated spirit and Peroxide did a much better job for me in the past."

• R_Syd
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 30, 2017

For Cold Sores "Itching started Wednesday around midday, however I mistakenly thought it was due to a pimple I had popped. That evening the itching got worse and the area (corner of my mouth, bottom lip) started getting red - I knew it was a coldsore. I took the 3 tablets before bed and was afraid it may have been too late. Thurs woke up with a slight headache, assumed it was the drugs fighting the outbreak. Fri & Sat, you could see a small blister, a little red, but wasn't getting much bigger. By Sunday afternoon it was disappearing and today (Monday morning) it's almost gone. Relief! Next time I won't hesitate & will take as soon as I feel the itch! Had I not taken them, I assume I'd have developed an ugly CS that would've last till next weekend."

• Anonymous
• May 26, 2008

For Herpes Simplex, Mucocutaneous/Immunocompetent Host "I used to have canker sore pain for two weeks that was so bad I could not talk or eat without constant pain. Now, as soon as I feel a sore or more that hurts a lot, I start my treatment of 1 pill per day for 5 days and the pain is reduced to a very tolerable amount. The pain goes away in a few days altogether. I only use the pills for the very painful outbreaks. Some sores don't warrant the need to risk unneccessary medicine. I know when it is time to start medicating when the pain consumes."

• ELOVAX
• November 9, 2021

For Cold Sores "Took Elovax (famciclovir) One Dose. 3 tabs to be taken all at once. I took them for the beginnings of a cold sore that was just starting on my lip. Half an hour after I took them, I had the worse Heart palpitations I have ever had. It actually frightened me as my heart race was incredibly fast. It took a while for it to slow back down. I feel ok now but don't think I will be taking that again."

• Ressie
• June 27, 2019

For Cold Sores "Last time l took famciclovir , it was called famvir prescribed by my doctor to be taken l tablet 3 times a day side effects nil. Outcome positive. Yesterday the First sigh of a cold sore I went to my doctors to get another script for Famvir my doctor said that l don’t need a script anymore it’s brought over the counter. The name has changed to Famciclovir my pharmacist said to take all 3 tablets at once which l did. This time l felt a little light headed plus very sleepy which lasted a couple hours . Apart from that outcome was positive."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 2, 2018

For Cold Sores "I am 30 years old and have been getting cold sores since I was a baby. I would have break outs quite often and sometimes so awful where I would have three or four at a time. I never heard of Famvir until recently and it has honestly been a life saver, I cant believe I have gone so long without it in my life. I took it for the first time when I had three huge cold sores and within one day of taking it they had reduced in size, swelling and were not painful anymore- they cleared up a lot quicker and easier than usual. I now take it at the first sign of a cold sore, and occasionally one has already started to develop, and within a couple of hours either it never develops or is dried up and barely noticeable and heals quickly. It is honestly a life saver!! I always have a pack on hand just in case now."

• Sherry
• June 14, 2020

For Cold Sores "I woke up with a with a cold sore on corner of my lips. Went to the chemist and they gave me this one dose 3 tablets. I took it at 1pm. 30 minutes later my heart started racing and I felt awful. I drank a big glass of water which helped a little. 2 hours later I developed a headache. By night I felt better but still have heart pounding time to time. I suffer form irregular heady beat myself and to experience this on top wasn’t nice. I don’t think I take this ever again and will use cold sore cream instead next time."

• Sydney...
• May 4, 2019

For Cold Sores "I just wanted to comment about the 3 tablets for cold sores. (Elovax one dose) I took the meds on Friday night and now its Sunday. I have had a throbbing headache and nausea all weekend. I am too unwell to do go out. In the past I did not receive these side effects. My cold sore tingle has passed but I'm not sure that these side effects are truely worth it. I'm going to look for natural treatment going forward."

• Colds...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 19, 2018

For Cold Sores "I woke to the familiar tingle on my lip and stuck a compeed plaster on immediately. A couple of hours later when the pharmacy opened I bought Famiclovir. The coldsore is much less severe than usual, which would take over half my face, prevent me drinking, eating, and being so self conscious for a whole 2 weeks. This combo of the compeed patch and famiclovir is amazing and lessened the severity of the coldsores by A LOT!!"

• Jmoon
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 12, 2021

For Herpes Zoster "I’m 50yr old female. My rash started off being itchy and red, then pus like rash. My dermatologist prescribed Vaclovir. The shingles were located in the middle of my forehead. After taking 4 tablets, my whole face swelled up especially around my eyes with evident swollen glands both sides of my cheeks and the neck area with shortness of breath. Told my dr then he prescribed Famvir, took 1 tablet, my face started to swell up again after an hour of taking it, this time slightly worse than the first. My lips started to swell so I took antihistamine. So no good experience from these antiviral meds for me unfortunately. I did some research and found Lysine tablets which helped alongside with antibiotics Ibilex. Eventually I had to stop taking Ibilex after 3 days because of diarrhea and upset stomach. Now day 7, only on Lysine, vitamin B, C and zinc tablets to help me thru. Rash is still slightly sore and red with black scabs. Luckily didn’t spread."

• Adz
• July 15, 2016

For Cold Sores "I have a fluidy cold sore on my lip day 2, as I couldn't get any blistex, I've had to try the pills, praying they work as well as blistex, people are saying 4 days ? I bloody hope not , don't right you can kill a cold sore over night with blistex, remember to soak the cold sore and wipe the moist cold sore off , it will bleed , cover and repeat till dead"

• EE2017
• November 15, 2017

For Cold Sores "The most amazing thing !! Felt the dreaded tingle Tuesday morning but was out on the water so couldn't get to a chemist for about 10 hours. Took the 3 tablets dose at 3pm. Next morning woke with it tingling and painful worrying it was spreading - by 11am the tingle has stopped and it seems to have stopped it getting to the blister stage !! Praying it stays away for the weekend wedding !!!"