Famciclovir and Itching: What Users Say

• Mik...
• March 16, 2015

For Cold Sores "Outbreak commenced on Sunday. I took the 1500 mg dose as soon as I suspected it was a cold sore. The outbreak progressed, and on Monday I could feel/see the bumps, redness, and the itching was getting much worse. Today (Tuesday) the bumps are nearly gone and the redness is abating, with no abnormal sensations. Wonderful to have this product after 30 years of living with cold sores that last for 14 days from start to finish."

• Jmo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 12, 2021

For Herpes Zoster "I’m a 50-year-old female. My rash started off being itchy and red, then pus-like rash. My dermatologist prescribed Valtrex. 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 on both sides of my cheeks and the neck area, with shortness of breath. Told my doctor, then he prescribed Famvir. I 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 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 through. The rash is still slightly sore and red with black scabs. Luckily, it didn’t spread."

• R0n...
• January 21, 2017

Famciclovir for Herpes Zoster "I had a breakout of shingles on my abdomen. Took this medicine, and the pain and itching went away within a couple of days. I would recommend this to anyone that has shingles."