acyclovir

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What is acyclovir?

Generic Name: acyclovir
Other Brand Names: Zovirax, Acyclovir Sodium
Acyclovir is an antiviral drug. It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus so that the body can fight off the infection. Acyclovir will not cure herpes, but it can lessen the symptoms of the infection.
Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses. Illnesses caused by herpes viruses include genital herpes, cold sores, shingles, and chicken pox.
Acyclovir may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Posts on acyclovir (1607)

i started taking acyclovir a few days ago for the first time for a mild cold sore breakout....
Hello, I am currently taking acyclovir 200 mg twice daily for suppressive therapy. However...
Like most I cannot afford Valtrex any more. I have switched to Acyclovir. I've used it eff...
Like most I cannot afford Valtrex any more. I have switched to Acyclovir. I've used it eff...
Hi, I have ocular herpes so i basically have to take acyclovir daily for the rest of my lif...
Hi, Three days ago (early morning of July 4), I had first-time, limited sexual contact w...
Hello, Two weeks ago I found a single red sore on my penis...about a cm wide. It did not...
I had bad symptoms for about 2 years before a doctor finally decided to test me for herpes ...
Hello, my boyfriend and I are in a monogamous long distance relationship. He has herpes, an...
My son had is primary outbreak at 18 months and typically has an oral outbreak every few mo...

Journals about acyclovir(2)

long term use of herpes antivirals


by gracefromHHP, Apr 07, 2009 01:46PM - 1 Comment
So you've made the decision to go on suppressive therapy with either acyclovir, valtre...

Herpes misconceptions


by gracefromHHP, May 20, 2008 05:10PM - 3 Comments
There are soooooooooo many myths and misconceptions out there about herpes and treatme...