Has anyone else had issues with fever blisters ??? I’ve had them consistently since week two of taking the medication and haven’t had one in 20 years prior to that now I can’t get rid of it and I’
Mavyret - Cold sore side effect or shingles?
Question posted by amyork23 on 16 Sep 2023
Last updated on 16 September 2023
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masso
16 Sep 2023
Cold sores are not listed as potential side effect of Mavyret
I do not know your medical history nor am I a Dr., but the following may explain your cold sores:
"Whether you call it a cold sore or a fever blister, oral herpes is a common infection of the mouth area that is caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). Fifty percent to 80 percent of U.S. adults have oral herpes."
Taking antiviral oral medications, such as acyclovir, famciclovir and valacyclovir (these medications are traditionally the most effective)
Source: Johns Hopkins Medicine
Inform your Dr., he/she may want to run some tests.
masso
16 Sep 2023
masso
16 Sep 2023
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