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How To Cope Up With Acyclovir Side Effects?

Posted on Wed, 9 Apr 2014

Question: Hi again, I visited with the infectious disease doctor--three were no active lesions so,she could not do,a swab test. I will return to her office when it recurs. She prescribed 200mg of acyclovir orally and I have been taking that for three days. It is causing some of the same side effects (mainly headache) but much less than the Valtrex..i wonder if the side effects will dissipate after time or if I should discontinue use. Can't call her until Monday. What do you think?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: continue acyclovir Detailed Answer: Hello Mild side effects are common with any anti viral. you can continue with the medication. Just take some anti histamine tablet in addition. You can take tablet cetrizine daily one. This will control the side effects of acyclovir. Let me know if you have any other doubts or if you develop any other symptoms. Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (15 minutes later)

Thank you! Benadryl ok? I have those in the house. Thank you again for your super fast response.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (12 hours later)

Brief Answer: You can take benadryl Detailed Answer: Hello Sorry for the delay this time. Yes benadryl will be good enough. Take one tablet daily. Hope you recover soon. Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (11 hours later)

Acyclovir made me pretty sick after five days. Looks like I'll stick with the oihtment. What do think about Lysine supplements?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (23 hours later)

Brief Answer: Stop acyclovir Detailed Answer: Hello Five days of acyclovir is more than enough. You can stop it now and continue with ointment acyclovir. Lysine supplements have no role in viral disease. Better take vitamin B complex supplements. It helps in healing and improving body's immunity. Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (3 minutes later)

Thank you, you are awesome.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer: welcome Detailed Answer: You are most welcome. I am sorry for the delay in replies. Hope you get well soon

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar