My boyfriend of over 2 years has had occasional problems with a "cyst or lump" on his upper thigh/groin every 6 months or so (so he claims) and recently I found an empty prescription for valacyclovir knowing that could be the only thing that he was prescribed for it. I am very scared he is not telling me the truth after all these years. How do I ask him about this? Or can it actually be used to treat a cyst or lump?
Can valacyclovir be used for a cyst or infected lump?
Question posted by Anonymous on 3 Jan 2019
Last updated on 11 March 2021
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Pfizerbob2000
11 March 2021
Yes, acyclovir can be used to treat genital cysts and abcesses. A bartholin cyst is a perfect example.
masso
11 March 2021
You are incorrect.
Bartholin cyst:
Treatment
If you have mild swelling but no cyst or if you have a cyst that is soft, apply warm compresses. That may be all you need to relieve the blockage and help to fight infection. Over-the-counter pain relievers and anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin and other brand names) may help to relieve pain and calm inflammation.
If the cyst turns into a larger abscess with pus, it must be drained. This procedure can be done in a doctor's office. The area is numbed with a spray or small-needle injection. Using a scalpel, the doctor makes a small incision in the cyst, which releases the pus. The release of pressure leads to immediate pain relief. With a larger abscess, a temporary drain or packing gauze may be placed inside the healing cyst.
You may need to take antibiotics if infection spreads to the surrounding skin and genital area. Sometimes, cyst infections continue to return. To prevent repeat infections, you may need a minor surgical procedure that can be done in the doctor's office.
Source: https://www.drugs.com/health-guide/bartholin-s-gland-cyst.html
masso
11 March 2021
What conditions does acyclovir treat?
Chickenpox
a shingles outbreak that involves the eye
shingles
prevent shingles in patient without a normal immune system
genital herpes
recurrent genital herpes
prevent recurrent herpes simplex infection
herpes simplex encephalitis
a herpes simplex infection of the skin, mouth or genitals
herpes simplex infection of skin and mucous membranes
a herpes simplex infection
a cold sore
herpes simplex virus infection throughout a newborn's body
inflammation of the liver caused by herpes simplex virus
liver infection caused by latent varicella zoster virus
an infection due to a virus
infection throughout body due to listeria monocytogenes
herpes infection of brain and surrounding tissue
treatment to prevent cytomegalovirus disease
masso
3 Jan 2019
Valacyclovir is an antiviral drug. It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus to help the body fight the infection.
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses, including genital herpes, cold sores, and shingles (herpes zoster) in adults.
Valacyclovir is used to treat cold sores in children who are at least 12 years old, or chickenpox in children who are at least 2 years old.
Valacyclovir will not cure herpes and will not prevent you from spreading the virus to other people. However, this medicine can lessen the symptoms of an infection.
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- Valacyclovir uses and safety info
- Valacyclovir prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
- Side effects of Valacyclovir (detailed)
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