Acyclovir and hiv

Common Questions and Answers about Acyclovir and hiv

famvir

Avatar f tn My doctor was referring to a study wehre Acyclovir slowed disease progression in HIV by reducing viral load. And so he thought Acyclovir might have a direct effect (even if it is low) on HIV. Maybe he thought that by decreasing viral load antybodies would show up later than in the absence of Acyclovir?
Avatar m tn Let them know that Acyclovir has no effect on HIV window period and Acyclovir will not cause any drop in HIV antibody level in case of older undiagnosed HIV infection. Thank you very much.
Avatar m tn As I told you, a test result at this time would defintiely tell you if your symptoms were due to HIV and would be extremely strong evidence that you did not get HIV even if your symptoms were not due to HIV. Home access tests are quite reliable but I would suggest going to the local health department.
Avatar n tn Diagnosed hsv2 10 days later and took acyclovir 5 times a day for 10 days, may 16. I had hiv test on day 16 was negative. I also contacted person regarding history states she had test a month before our encounter not hiv? I was tested for clamidia , Ghonneria and syphillis. I still have this burning worse at night and am concerned it could be dangerous sometimes hard to sleep. I am on 500mg of acyclovir.
Avatar m tn mild swelling developed around shaft of penis. Q)Does consumption of acyclovir 5days course supress HIV virus and not reveal the presence of HIV antibody. I fear if i'm infected with HIV? Has enough HIV antibodies not produced yet because i took acyclovir course in the 6th week post exposure?
Avatar f tn Thank you so much doctor To be honest i dont remember if i used a condom or NOT with the second sex worker because i was drunk so can i have my tests for hiv dou (ab,ag) and syphilis (VDRL) 39 days later, and my elisa hiv test 10 weeks later as a conclusive tests Even with no condom. Can i live my life with no worrys.
Avatar m tn I went for a screening to planned parenthood on april 1st due to the following symptoms (burning skin sensations on back, legs, excessive sweating, sore throat, flu like symptoms and some mild joint pain) I was tested for HIV (rapid test), HSV2 , Clymidia, Gonhorea and Syphilis and was found negative on all of them but HSV2 - I immediately told my girlfriend and she went for an STD panel as well and was found to be negative for the same tests; Since the end of January (Which was the last time I
Avatar f tn does valtrex have any effect on the hiv window period seeing that study finds that valtrex lowers hiv viral load http://hivinsite.ucsf.edu/InSite?page=jl-11-04 Also,would taking valtrex shortly after exsposure to hiv delay hiv window period like pep does . I don't understand how it could not .
Avatar f tn i had only 1 risk sexual contact and this person was also tested after 1 week of exposure and found negative for hiv and hcv and hbsag. the test that was used was elisa test 4. generation for bouth of us. is it possible that the result is false negative because of the acyclovir use (this person did not take any medicine at the time)?
Avatar f tn Long-term use of acyclovir for up to 10 years for HSV suppression is effective and well tolerated. Acyclovir is also approved for use in children, is available in some countries over the counter in cream formulation for herpes labialis, and has been monitored in over 1000 pregnancies. Safety monitoring data from clinical trials of valacyclovir, involving over 3000 immunocompetent and immunocompromised persons receiving long-term therapy for HSV suppression, were analyzed.
Avatar m tn On 30 Dec 14 I was tested for HIV and tested negative. My question, was my shingles symptom of HIV infection? as I read the shingles is OI in HIV.
Avatar n tn t have a prescription. Does this delay HIV seroconversion and make my 33 day test pointless? I know there is discussion about acyclovir possibly interfering with HIV production, but I cannot find any study about the seroconversion rates of HIV when already taking acyclovir. Would it be too soon to test at 60 days just for piece of mind?
Avatar n tn Dear all, My condom was broken 5 months ago with a CSW and at 3 months mark I had a oral HIV test and came back positive. I waited another 2 weeks and at 3 moths and 2 weeks I had a rapid blood test at a clinic and came back negative. Then I at 3 months and 3 weeks I got Chicken pox doctor gave me acyclovir anti viral. Then at 4 months I had another rapid blood test at the clinic and came back negative. But my fears were too much therefore I had another blood test at 4 months and 3 weeks.
Avatar n tn Greetings Dr. HHH. Hope you’re doing good. I had an outbreak of genital herpes 2months ago. Prompt care doctor said i might have acquired the virus just recently, 2-3weeks before . BUT, the last time that i had unprotected sex was 2years ago and THAT’S IT. That same day, my blood tested NEGATIVE on both STD&HIV. Doc said it might not be on my blood stream yet. I was given acyclovir and it healed. 1. Is this RARE or unusual it took 2years before the outbreak came out? In your 30yrs.
Avatar m tn I had an elisa test at 6weeks,15 weeks and 18 weeks which was negative and lastly rapid blood tests at 24weeks which was negative as well.Could the suppresive theraphy of acyclovir delay the detection of hiv antibodies.Im suffering from panic disorder since mar 2012,pls help.
Avatar n tn he performed HIV test in December 2008 and came back negative. and i also performed HIV test on November 2008, June 2009, and the last is August 2009 and came back negative. -- note all we did in big hospital, with the ELISA test. my Q's are: 1. should i worry about HIV? do i get HIV? 2. should i perform another test? 3. should i confirm it with another HIV test related such as western blot , PCR RNA, or viral load? 4.
Avatar f tn I used Acyclovir Antibiotic(Tablets) before i got test hiv test does that affect on my test??
Avatar m tn A standard HIV antibody test will detect about 90% of infections acquired 4 weeks earlier and would be strong evidence that you did not get HIV from the exposure you describe.
Avatar f tn previously it reccurs aftr 6months bt from 5months it recurrs frequently [2times/month]iam using acyclovir topical and oral from 1month it subsiding for a while and recurring while iam stressed,gastritis and im also having intermittent cough from 3moths.i got herpes genitalis when i had sex with my 4th boyfriend 5months back.
Avatar m tn My daughter was diagnosed with Behcet's in 2008. Then in 2009 she contracted herpes (hsv2). She is now having an outbreak of herpes (starting to get under control after 2 rounds of valtrex, back on acyclovir for 2 days) and a flare of Behcet's. Prednisone will make the painful vaginal Behcet's lesions go away but will cause another outbreak of herpes. Does anyone have any suggestions? She's about to leave for a required college trip. Thanks.