Comparing Acyclovir vs Prednisone
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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 only
Prednisone effectively controls inflammation and an overactive immune system but may not be suitable for everybody. Long-term use is limited by potentially severe side effects such as adrenal... View more |
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| More about Acyclovir | More about Prednisone | ||||||||||||||||
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Acyclovir has an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from a total of 186 ratings on Drugs.com. 78% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 10% reported a negative effect. |
Prednisone has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 836 ratings on Drugs.com. 69% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: acyclovir side effects in more detail. |
See also: prednisone side effects in more detail. |
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| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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4 hours |
4 hours |
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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
Excluding First Trimester
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
First Trimester See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 67 drugs are known to interact with acyclovir:
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A total of 569 drugs are known to interact with prednisone:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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January 25, 1985 |
February 21, 1955 |
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N/A |
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** 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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