i'm scheduled to have a colonoscopy tomorrow but am getting a cold sore on my lip. Can I start taking Famciclovir? ... View answer

I have developed a cold sore , I have not had one since 2010, but still have famciclovir medication for it expired 10/11. Is it still safe to take? ... View answer

I have developed a cold sore and have not had one since 2010. I have an old prescription for acyclovir that expired 10/11, is it safe to take? Prescription was famciclovir ... View answer

how soon after I contact someone with herpes 1 am I contagious to others? Also, how long should I continue the famciclovir 2000mg/day to minimize hsv1 taking hold in my nerves? Should I switch back to ... View answer

I have shingles and am running a fever of between 100.0 and 101.0. It is being treated with Famciclovir 500 mg., 3x daily. I know it is a viral infection. Is there a medication to control the fever ... View answer

I have been prescribed Famciclovir for cold sores. There are 30 in the bottle. Previously, when I had Famciclovir there were a lot less, perhaps for 7 or 12 days. Thirty seems like a lot. Could there ... View answer

My son was diagnosed with shingles last week and prescribed with Famciclovir, 250mg x 3 times a day ... headache that was recurring, had felt unwell with body aches and one little lump on hid head. The doctor... View answer

my husband was diagnosed with shingles yesterday morning and is on famciclovir 500mg 3 times a day ... of calves..dr said it was caught early...he has developed a headache, red irritated eyes, an the top ... View answer

Im pretty sure I have the shingles, had them before. I carry famciclovir pills with me 500 mg ... famciclovir immediately. I do not have any blisters busted. My question is am I contagious to others. I m out ... View answer

I had shingles but didn t take the medication within 72 hours ( thought it was a sort of food allergy at the beginning), later went to see doctor who gave me famciclovir tablet at 250 mg 3 times a day ... View answer