Comparing Acyclovir vs Fexofenadine
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| Acyclovir | Fexofenadine |
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Prescription only
Acyclovir is an antiviral drug that treats infections caused by HSV-1, HSV-2, and varicella-zoster viruses such as chickenpox, genital herpes, and shingles. It is most effective when started within... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Fexofenadine is used to temporarily relieve symptoms caused by hay fever or allergies such as a runny nose, itchy eyes, sneezing, itchy nose and throat, or a rash. It may also be used for chronic... View more |
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| More about Acyclovir | More about Fexofenadine | ||||||||||||||||
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Acyclovir has an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from a total of 188 ratings on Drugs.com. 77% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 11% reported a negative effect. |
Fexofenadine has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 185 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 31% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||||||||||
View all Acyclovir side effects |
View all Fexofenadine side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| Sitavig, Zovirax | Allegra, Allegra Allergy, Allegra Hives, Allegra ODT, Aller-Ease | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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4 hours |
14 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 69 drugs are known to interact with Acyclovir:
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A total of 115 drugs are known to interact with Fexofenadine:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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January 25, 1985 |
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N/A |
N/A |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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