Sexual Health : Acyclovir Herpes Treatment
ACYCLOVIR
USES
Acyclovir
is an antiviral used to treat shingles, chickenpox, or genital
herpes. It may also be used to treat other conditions.
BEFORE
USING ACYCLOVIR
Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-
counter medicine that you are taking. Inform your doctor of
any other medical conditions such as, allergies, pregnancy,
or breast-feeding.
HOW
TO TAKE ACYCLOVIR
Follow the directions for using Acyclovir provided by your
doctor. Take this medicine with food or milk if it upsets
your stomach.Store this medicine at room temperature, away
from light and moisture. To clean up your infection completely,
continue taking this medicine for the full course of treatment
even if you feel better in a few days.
Do
not miss any doses. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take
it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next
dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing
schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
CAUTIONS
If your symptoms do not improve within a few days or if they
become worse, check with your doctor. If you are using this
medicine for genital herpes, begin using it as soon as you
notice symptoms (pain, burning, blisters) of an infection.
Use
a condom during sexual intercourse. If you plan on becoming
pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks
of using this medicine during pregnancy. If you are or may
be pregnant, check with your doctor for instructions on using
this medicine during pregnancy.
Before
you begin taking any new medicine, either prescription or
over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. This
medicine is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be
breast-feeing while you are using this medicine, check with
your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
ACYCLOVIR
SIDE EFFECTS
Side effects, that may go away during treatment, include nausea,
vomiting, diarrhea, or headache. If they continue or are bothersome,
check with your doctor. If you notice other effects not listed
above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
DRUG
INTERACTIONS
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent
a medicine from doing its job.
IF
YOU TAKE TOO MUCH
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control
center or emergency room immediately.
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