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Can Acyclovir 800mg Tablets Be Taken Along With Gilotrif 30mg Tablets?
I have stage 4 lung, liver and brain cancer....diagnosed 1 yr ago....have shingles....med provided for shingles is acyclovir 800 mg. I am scared that it is going to affect the Afatinib 30 (Gilotrif) cancer med that is going into my body....I feel that the er doc would not have prescribed if detrimental to me...can you give me your opinion please....BTW, I am 75 yrs. young...used to be very physically active (for real) and need to lose wgt. Please advise your thoughts....thank you.
Hi , i have gone through your question and understand your concerns. I have gone through extensive literature for your question and there is no such interaction is documented in Gilotrif and acyclovir. You can take both and its safe. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate to ask. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Wishing you good health.
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Can Acyclovir 800mg Tablets Be Taken Along With Gilotrif 30mg Tablets?
Hi , i have gone through your question and understand your concerns. I have gone through extensive literature for your question and there is no such interaction is documented in Gilotrif and acyclovir. You can take both and its safe. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate to ask. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.