Acyclovir zoster dose

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Avatar m tn we treat herpes simplex and herpes zoster with the same medications. it's just a matter of dose.
Avatar m tn If you really want to know, best to get it cultured. Acyclovir will help clear it up. Herpes zoster or shingles only breaks out a maximum of 3 times in your life if you get it. You can get it at an early age but usually you get after 50 and more likely after 60. And, yes do not kiss anyone when you have it until the blister goes away. Over the counter meds not work very well. They will work for a short time then the virus gets resistant to them.
Avatar m tn A Doctor told me it was disseminated Herpes Zoster. Another one told me it was not Herpes Zoster. However I took acyclovir and pregabalin. The blisters had gone completely but I still have some pain (not constant) in the foot after 4 weeks. Honestly and due the nature and locations of the lesions, I'm not completely sure it was Herpes Zoster. My blood tests were OK, and also no positive HIV.
Avatar m tn I have had two outbreaks of Shingles, herpes zoster. My first was when I was in my early 20s and was on my stomach and back on my right side. The second case was last year, age 42, and was on my shoulder, neck, and face right side. This was very uncomfortable and lasted for about 6 months. I did some research and found out about the immunization, zostavax, for shingles. My question - 1) The handbook said zostavax is for people over age 60.
Avatar n tn Hi Dear What are the signs and symptoms you are experiencing? Shingles (Herpes Zoster) is caused by varicella zoster virus (responsible for causing chicken pox also). Shingles does not occur in the genital areas. However, a virus belonging to the same family, herpes simplex virus can cause genital herpes involving labia, which is a common and highly contagious disease transmitted from one person to the other through sexual activity.
Avatar f tn I have never had any sysmptoms to indicate this. They prescribe me acyclovir now I am experiencing a bloody discharge? Can this be a sign of active HSV? Or should I go get a second opinion?
Avatar n tn I went to see a doctor, who prescribed me acyclovir. It in fact worked very well and the rashes were gone in a week after i started taking the medicines. I read that shingles is mostly common in those who are above 50 years old, with HIV, or it may also cause because of stress. It freaked me out cause I am just 28 years old, so i went for HIV testing and it was negative. I am now curious to know if it is common to have shingles at this age, what could have possibly caused shingles on me?
152264 tn?1280354657 Shingles, is also known as Herpes Zoster or Zoster. It is a medical condition characterized by the development of painful blisters on the skin along a nerve path. So, if this affects the nerve which is responsible for hearing then deafness can occur. Zoster is caused by the 'Varicella Zoster Virus' which is also responsible for causing chickenpox. The virus can lie dormant and can get reactivated at intervals producing symptoms. Hence there is no permanent cure.
Avatar n tn You are taking the dose that suppresses the majority (but not all )of simplex outbreaks. The dose to treat zoster is higher than the dose to treat simplex, so I am guessing that the dose to suppress zoster may be higher than the dose to suppress simplex. You might discuss with your docs whether you could try 500mg twice daily.
368646 tn?1208393887 I have Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, caused by reactivation of the Varicella Zoster Virus, also known as Herpes Zoster. It is my understanding that acyclovir, which I have taken, does not KILL the herpes virus. It prevents it from multiplying which allows the body the opportunity to fight the virus and heal. It is effective when the rash, cold sore, vesicle is visible (virus is active) and can be used as a suppression dosing.
Avatar n tn I went to see a doctor, who prescribed me acyclovir. It in fact worked very well and the rashes were gone in a week after i started taking the medicines. I read that shingles is mostly common in those who are above 50 years old, with HIV, or it may also cause because of stress. It freaked me out cause I am just 28 years old, so i went for HIV testing and it was negative.
Avatar m tn (Planned parenthood gave me a prescription for Acyclovir but my primary care doctor said that acyclovir is only used as suppressive therapy for people with many outbreaks or to help alleviate outbreaks faster (since I have never had an outbreak I don't know if I should take it) 8. Could this symptoms be related to a more serious condition that has nothing to do with the current diagnosis of HSV2?
Avatar m tn But between Day 70 and Day 73 for 4 days I had taken Acyclovir tablets orally [800 mg x 4 times x 4 days] as advised by a doctor who suspected I had got herpes zoster after some lesion appeared on my belly. I took Acyclovir tablet again for 3 days [800 mg x 4 times x 3 days] between Day 77 and Day 79. My questions: 1. I found some 2010 US research reports that suggest that Acyclovir taken orally brings down the HIV viral load. Here's one related report: http://news.bbc.co.
Avatar m tn Good to hear back from you. Your test is conclusive and you need not worry. Acyclovir medications did not put you at any risk.
572909 tn?1218268531 First you should be on an oral antiviral such as acyclovir, famvir or valcef. Second it would be very unlikely that you would have Herpes Zoster on two different places like you back and eye. You should consider leaving your contacts out and just wearing your glasses until the shingles has dried up and gone away.
Avatar n tn If not severe i do the topical Acyclovir, if severe i get on the Valtrex immediately. The last 4 yrs it has recurred every month or so. It is now eating into my sacral nerves and i have neuralgia. Right now i have lesions and the pain shoots across both sides of the buttocks. It is creating sciatica down my legs. I also have a cutting sensation in the vagina at times and a feeling of something moving in the last 7 inches of my lower spine.
Avatar m tn The typical one sided rash and numbness can occur with Shingles, also known as Herpes Zoster or Zoster. It is a medical condition characterized by the development of painful blisters on the skin and numbness or odd sensations in the nerve involved. Zoster is caused by the 'Varicella Zoster Virus' which is also responsible for causing chickenpox. The virus can lie dormant and can get reactivated at intervals producing symptoms. Hence there is no permanent cure.
Avatar f tn The outbreaks were treated with acyclovir for ten days at a time. over the last 10 years I have been taking a daily does of 800mg. Recent antibody tests show I am positive for HSV2 .5.0. I need reliable information regarding the HSV2 manner of infection during sexual play and sexual intercourse. What precautions, etc.
Avatar m tn You should have told me your partner had already seen a dermatologist and that your partner is being treated with acyclovir. The way you asked the question suggested the diagnosis of herpes zoster (shingles) was your partner's suspicion, not a professional diagnosis. It makes a big difference. The dermatologist is the person to ask about diagnostic tests. That the derm doc recommended acyclovir indicates s/he believed your partner had shingles.
1580703 tn?1651904887 Due to the pain present, your doctors would have suspected Shingles, also known as Herpes Zoster or Zoster. This is treated with acyclovir. Bells palsy can cause inadequate closure of the eyelid and consequent exposure keratitis. As you have recovered this function, the others too should resolve. Continue with your physical therapy. Hope this helped and do keep us posted.
Avatar n tn But i did find out that i have Herpes zoster antibodies ( i had Acyclovir for a week and it came down to 6 - normal levels ).. Normal TsH levels, normal ESR levels ( 12).. Low ferretin levels, low Vitamin D levels - we had iron & cholocalciferol medications, but did not seems to help. I never had any other symptoms like swollen lymph glands, or fever or nausea or dizziness or hospitalised etc..
7552339 tn?1391962184 It sounds like Shingles. Acyclovir might help. Shingles usually start with a rash and a tingling sensation on the skin. Later one usually gets severe pain under the skin area where the pimples are. You might want to see a doctor about the rash. If it is shingles you will need the anti-viral and possibly some pain meds. It is called Herpes Zoster and comes from having had chicken pox when you were a kid.