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lavendar181
Does Acyclovir make anyone else feel completely terrible? I get terrible headaches, dizzy, diarrhea and feel just awful. im not sure which is worse sometimes.
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cookie7646
I was having headaches too but after about two weeks it stopped. How long have you been on it?
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gracefromHHP
what dose acyclovir were you on? how long were you taking it?
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Genesisi
These are the most common side effects from Acyclovir.
I would suggest that you visit a pharmacist and see what alternative medication they can offer.
It may be that they will prescribe you with something to combat your side effects.
Hope this helps
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