Famvir

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What is Famvir?

Generic Name: famciclovir
Other Brand Names: famciclovir
Famciclovir is an antiviral drug. It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus so that the body can fight off the infection. Famciclovir will not cure herpes, but it can lessen the symptoms of the infections.
Famciclovir is used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses, including genital herpes, cold sores, shingles, and chicken pox.
There is no cure for herpes and famciclovir will not prevent you from developing symptoms in the future.
Famciclovir may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Posts on Famvir (381)

My insurance covered the cost of VALTREX until I met my prescription cap. Then I had to pa...
Please see my post below from 10 17. I had my final herpes test which was negative still...
I was infected with HSV-1 in mid-July 07. Primary outbreak was mild, 1 cold sore on upper l...
hi i am 35 years old man i had safe sex on 14th of july on 19 i noticed some pain around pe...
Hi, Can anyone please tell me if they know this: Can you take Famvir when having an oub...
Hi My name is Sarah and I have had reccurent Genital Herpies for almost 7 years now, I get ...
I was recently diagnosed with HSV-2. My dr put me on Famvir 250mg... he said to take 1 pill...
4 months ago I contracted Herpes Type 1 with all the classic symptoms and was tested for it...
My wife was taking 1000mg of FAMVIR for 7 days (for known/existing HSV-1 breakout) prior to...
I'm allergic to penicilin, is it ok for me to take Famvir, Zovirax, or Valtrex for herpes.....

Journals about Famvir(1)

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...