Famvir medication

Common Questions and Answers about Famvir medication

famvir

Avatar f tn I do. I have for years but have never had this problem. Possibly I'm just more sensitive with the HSV? They called in Famvir for me to start but I think I might take a medication vacation for a few days. If I start showing sx of an outbreak, I'll go get the Famvir. I've read that Famvir isn't as effective at suppressing viral shedding as Valtrex. I'm not in a relationship right now, so that's not a pressing issue, I just like being informed.
Avatar f tn If it was a canker sore, why did it react to the Famvir? Does Famvir still have an effect on canker sores then, as well as cold sores? Am I contagious? Was I ever contagious? And can I actually kiss my husband again? Thanks for any advice! Much appreciated.
Avatar n tn My doctor said its very unusual to have outbreaks all the time on medication. She has prescribed Famvir for me now. Can you tell me if this is normal?
Avatar f tn I hope someone can help. I've had horrible recurring pain in my right eye for over a year. Went to Optho. multiple times and was told it was an infected oil gland. I was put on low dose antibiotics for over 6 months and told to apply warm compresses and scrub eye with a baby shampoo/water solution. I developed a rash on my buttocks months into this that my GP diagnosed as shingles and prescribed Famvir.
Avatar f tn The most important issue is that your put on antiviral medication at a time prior to delivery to surpress the virus. Work with your doctor on the but its nothing to be overly concerned about at all. The far bigger risk is for mothers that contact the virus during pregnancy where antibodies are lacking and more outbreaks could occur. Tell us about the test you took confirming your positive for hsv. Also very important that the father is tested to confirm his status as well.
Avatar n tn He told me to go on famvir (think thats what it says his writing is a mess) when I feel an outbreak coming on. I have a few questions now that I was told I have this.
6562593 tn?1391182775 I will be on Famvir for suppression for my lifetime and was told I might need blood work occasionaly to check kidney and liver functions. Anyone know why?
Avatar f tn Hi, if i have herpes in 3 locations is it possible that my body will not be able to suppress the virus even with antiviral medication? I have it in my eyes,hands,and mouth. Outbreaks have been continuous even with meds.
Avatar n tn There is medication that you can take while your pregnant so I would assume there is cold sore remedies too. Go speak to the pharmacist.
Avatar m tn Did you tested for HHV 6 ?? It is know to cause neuropathic symtoms. Hope you feel better soon.
Avatar m tn There are 3 antivirals (oral medication) generally prescribed for treating HSV. These are Valtrex/valacyclovir, Famvir/famciclovir, and acyclovir. They require a doctor's prescription. There are also several topicals that you can get over the counter. Some of these are Abreva, Releev, and Dermoplast. In addition some people use natural remedies such as honey, which has been found to have antiviral properties.
Avatar m tn hi i am 45 years old and i am suffring with shingles mostly people said that its std and and i need to know that are these std if yes than i should be careful with my wife and if not than i ll be relax and also need to know that i am having severe and sometime less pain any medication for the pain relief plz thx
Avatar f tn Antibiotics will not cure herpes, in fact, they will do nothing to alleviate symptoms either. Antiviral medication, such as Valtrex (valacyclovir), Famvir (famiciclovir), or Zovirax (acyclovir) can help suppress the virus so you will have less outbreaks and less frequent viral shedding, but it cannot be cured. However, you can still transmit the virus while on this medication, even if you are not having an outbreak.
Avatar m tn In the following years (2007-2009) i have only had 3-4 outbreaks. when i get an outbreak i use famvir, 2 tablets at first then 1 every 12 hours for 3 doses. these always worked quickly and the outbreaks were never severe and didn't last longer than a week or so start to finish. In the last 2 weeks (jan 2010) i had a small outbreak that i immediately took my usual dose of famvir for and it cleared up, almost totally within 5-7 days.
Avatar n tn For many people age 50 or older, prescription oral FAMVIR (available in easy-to-swallow tablets) may significantly shorten the duration of PHN, reducing the number of days you have pain. The people who took FAMVIR started taking the medication within 72 hours (3 days) after the shingles rash appeared.
Avatar m tn have been now 5 months outbreak free (leading a really healthy lifestyle). My doctor prescribed me for my outbreaks famvir, 125 mg twice a day during 5 days. I have a girlfriend and we have talked about this and both of us would like to make sex without condoms. We have sex each 2/3 weeks. I wouldnt like to take suppresive therapy daily, if we are having sex each 2 / 3 weeks (wich is very little). Taking this in mind what would be considered an effective suppresive therapy?
Avatar m tn It should've been 2 500mg famvir tablets to take 2x/day for 1 day. Is that what you were given or just 1 500mg pill?
Avatar n tn d like for us to be able to have oral sex, but not if it will further spread the virus. We are both taking Famvir daily and almost never have outbreaks. I also know that it is possible to spread the virus without an outbreak. Please don't suggest condoms or dental dams - I'd rather just skip it altogether. Also, I know that prophylactics often don't protect against spreading the virus.
Avatar f tn i doubt you have developed a tolerance for famvir. I believe cortisone can affect the immune system, and it's very probable that it's causing an ob. The sores in your mouth may be cankers, which are related to stress and immune system overload. Talk to your doc and see if you can get off that cortisone!
Avatar n tn i know that valtrex and famvir are different family of anti-viral's. has anyone had poor results with valtrex and had to change to famvir? i don't seem to be responding to valtrex or acyclovir so i might change.
Avatar n tn You can sometimes head off a full blown cold sore if you start the medication soon enough. For famvir and valtrex, the cold sore doses are just 1 day treatments. see their websites for more info.
Avatar m tn Hi Again, I was diagnosed with shingles about 3 weeks ago, the blisters have all dried up and most of the rash has vanished but in the last few days the pain has come back probably worse than when the rash first appear. The only medication I have been taking is organic apple vinigar cidar. Is this common for the pain to come back again?