Acyclovir vs penciclovir

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Avatar f tn Topical antiviral creams containing acyclovir (Zovirax) or penciclovir (Denavir) may also help in limiting the extent or duration of lesions if applied promptly to affected areas. Take care and regards.
Avatar m tn However, I believe I had an outbreak on my wrist three years ago - unfortunately I never did a swab test, but topical penciclovir and oral acyclovir seemed effective. This makes me wonder if I am one of the miserable few who may reinfect myself. I would be very grateful if these questions were answered: - Assuming it was herpes on my wrist, does this prove I am at risk of further self reinfection? Are my antibodies insufficient?
Avatar m tn 1) I think you can have bursts of more frequent recurrences, and then it can settle down, you'll just have to wait and see. If something suppresses your immune system temporarily, you could have more frequent outbreaks and then, when that changes, get fewer. 2) Long term stress (greater than 2 weeks) can be a factor, though a very small one, statistically. 3) Usually eye herpes doesn't have one symptom, then progress to more severe symptoms, no.
Avatar f tn However, it is well documented that valtrex and acyclovir perform very similarly. Valtrex is actually converted into acyclovir by the liver, so essentially, the two drugs act the same way in the body to suppress the virus. If acyclovir improves your quality of life, I would stick with it and explain the similarities to your partner - they are well documented and I expect you can find information in scholarly journals that supports the suppressive activity of acyclovir.
Avatar m tn acyclovir needs to be taken twice a day for suppressive therapy.
Avatar m tn He tested me, and I came back positive for HSV2. I started taking suppressive meds (acyclovir 800mg/day). The bump popped, diminished, then a month later came back, still no itch, no pain. I'm thinking this is a HSV2 outbreak and treat it with increased acyclovir. Time goes by and I'm asking questions on the HSV bulletin boards, and its not adding up. Finally I figure out it must be a wart. I get the medicine and the wart goes away in 3 days.
Avatar n tn i forgot to ask about home pcr testing. i've read that you can get a months worth to monitor your viral shedding. is this true and if so where can i get it?
Avatar n tn As for the medications being safe for long periods - we have 25+ years of info on acyclovir being taken suppressively. excellent article by dr tyring on valtrex, 20 years of acyclovir safety. We don't have as much info on famvir since penciclovir wasn't being as widely used as long as acyclovir has been. Also we have info on acyclovir and penciclovir resistance for 25+ years now too and the rates haven't increased at all if that was a concern.
Avatar n tn m a sexual active person and well recently I got labial herpes from my bf wich I treated with topic medicine such as Penciclovir and it is healing perfectly well, but what about this red spot? it could be a possible STD? or another skin problem? I'm searching for some ideas before I go to Doctor, I'm kindly affraid for this issue... Best Regards S.
Avatar n tn I've checked two local pharmacies and online. Blue Shield's price for Valtrex is $175.00 vs. Acyclovir at $10.00 per perscription. Tell me the manufacturers aren't trying to gouge us. This is a drug that's been on the market for decades, millions of people take it regularly, it has no adverse effects that I've found and there is no reason to pay that much for something used that widely and that often.
Avatar f tn Ive been taking acyclovir (generic for zovirax) for about a year now. my doctor said its the same drug as valtrex but with valtrex you can get away with taking it once a day. I also dont have insurance and can not afford valtrex so thats why im taking this generic. I take 400mg acyclovir twice a day (which was very hard to get used to, but you have to!) and I get 180 pills (90 days) at Hy-Vee (grocery store) and Sam's club for $10. Other pharmacies charge upwards of $80 for just 30 days.
Avatar m tn To save money, my insurance switched me to acyclovir (400 mg twice a day) with similar results as the Valtrex. Then starting about 3 months ago, I began to have outbreaks every two weeks even with the suppression therapy. My doctor changed me to famciclovir with no change in the frequency of the outbreaks. In addition to the antiviral therapies I also receive hormonal replacement therapy (testosterone injections) every two weeks. I started this a little over a year ago.
Avatar f tn Besides the zovirax ointment, which is difficult to administer since his lips are so sore, are their oral meds vs. topical that would be effective and safe? My pediatrician says he's too young for suppression therapy, but I've read other places that it's available for children under 12. Very frustrated, and just want to give my son some relief.
Avatar f tn their provider needs to better educate himself on acyclovir. we start children on oral acyclovir suppressively from month of age upward as needed. no need for any labs or anything either from it. the arginine/lysine theory never panned out outside of the lab actually. They are even using arginine to treat herpes in research now. Children drink a lot of milk which balances it out anyways. at this point I'd seek out the advice of a pediatric dermatologist for your son.
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 If you do get recurrences frequently, or you want to reduce transmission to a partner, you can take daily medication to help. Valtrex or acyclovir are the meds for that. Valtrex is once a day, but is generally more expensive. Acyclovir is twice a day, and is generally a lot cheaper. Most people decide what to take based on convenience vs cost.
Avatar m tn 5 weeks) I am feeling burning and tingling sensation in my groin and around my lips. I am going to get a blood work soon am just waiting for acyclovir to wear off so not to dissuade the data, but assuming that it is genital herpes 1 how is the different, should I take a little breath of relief that it isn't hpv 2. How recurrent is it. And most importantly how is the contagion different? I know it depends of many factors how likely am I to spread it to a partner after it subsides?
Avatar m tn Even now, since you are still forming new lesions, acyclovir should hasten healing. In addition, acyclovir and related drugs are very safe and are not a threat to your kidneys. these are some of the safest medicines we use. The matter of suppressive therapy is a personal choice in terms of how you react to the recurrences. Many people would like to have as few and as mild a recurrence as possible, others take a wait and see attitude.
Avatar f tn I stopped taking acyclovir in December 2011. I have had numerous outbreaks like once a month or every couple of months. I have had HSV2 four years and four months now. My last outbreak was maybe eight weeks ago. Shouldn't my outbreaks decrease since I have had the virus for some time.I would like to know is that too many outbreaks to be experiencing.
Avatar m tn i started taking acyclovir a few days ago for the first time for a mild cold sore breakout. 2 days after i started, the cold sores got more intense, and 2 new huge cold sores came up out of nowhere. i have 3 more days left of the medication, and i'm going to keep taking it, but what should i do? these cold sores are not going away, and it seems like its getting worse! so done with these friggin things...