Acyclovir Medication
Is Your Herpes Medication Making You Sick?
Herpes medications are generally safe, whether you are taking herpes antiviral medication to treat an outbreak or you're taking daily suppressive therapy.
But like all medications, the herpes antiviral DO have side effects. And you should know the difference between different herpes medicines so you can make the best decision for you and minimize any side effects.
Here's what you need to know:
The major drugs that doctors use to treat the herpes simplex virus (HSV) are antiviral agents cal...
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Medications
This drug is used to treat outbreaks of herpes simplex on the skin (mouth, lips, genitals),... Read more »
This drug is used to treat outbreaks of herpes simplex on the skin (mouth, lips, genitals),... Read more »
This drug is used to treat outbreaks of herpes simplex on the skin (mouth, lips, genitals),... Read more »
...sirolimus) drugs that worsen kidney problems (e.g., acyclovir, aminoglycoside antibiotics... Read more »
...tizanidine from your body (e.g., zileuton, ticlopidine, acyclovir, fluoroquinolone... Read more »
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