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Is It Advisable To Start Acyclovir In Suspected Chicken Pox Case?

I have Chicken Pox (Am 30 yeard old) - the blisters have recently become scabs. The doctor could not perscribe acyclovir even though it was severe as diagnosis was after 3 days. Today (day 18 for me) my husband has a fever (he has never had chicken pox before either and is 33 years old) and I suspect he has chicken pox. Should i start him on acyclovir immediately? What should I do if no rash breaks out - should i stop the dosage or continue for 7 days?
Tue, 16 Jun 2015
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Hello and thanks for writing.

I can understand your concern and would try to help you in the best possible way. Acyclovir is generally not recommended in a healthy adult patient and the clinical outcome remains unaffected. It is indicated for patients more likely to develop severe complications like patients having chronic diseases, on steroids, immunosuppressed and elderly.
In your husband's case as per the info provided there are no compelling indications for a acyclovir usage.
I suggest you speak to your GP who may further guide you with the available treatment options.
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Is It Advisable To Start Acyclovir In Suspected Chicken Pox Case?

Hello and thanks for writing. I can understand your concern and would try to help you in the best possible way. Acyclovir is generally not recommended in a healthy adult patient and the clinical outcome remains unaffected. It is indicated for patients more likely to develop severe complications like patients having chronic diseases, on steroids, immunosuppressed and elderly. In your husband s case as per the info provided there are no compelling indications for a acyclovir usage. I suggest you speak to your GP who may further guide you with the available treatment options.