Question 1

what is the difference between zovirax (acyclovir) and abreva?

Accepted Answer

One of them works!: To start, Zovirax (acyclovir) works and Abreva (docosanol) doesn't. Acyclovir is proved to be effective against HSV, when taken by mouth. Docosanol slightly inhibits the virus in the lab, but research shows no effect on improved symptoms or faster healing. Even acyclovir cream doesn't work well -- much more ffective by mouth -- but it's for sure better than docosanol.

Question 2

can i use abreva or zovirax cream on shingles to speed up recovery?

Accepted Answer

Shingles treatment: These treatments will not help at all. If your herpes zoster (shingles) is being treated with high dose valacyclovir or acyclovir by mouth, that's all you need -- sometimes along with a corticosteroid to reduce the risk of later nerve pain (post-herpetic neuralgia). If not on such treatment, discuss with your doctor ASAP.

Question 3

what is a more effective treatment for cold sores, zovirax (acyclovir) or abreva?

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Zovirax (acyclovir): Zovirax (acyclovir) is more effective but laser treatment will help to immediately relieve the pain and heal the sore quickly.

Question 4

is acyclovir cream as useful as docosanol cream for treatment of oral blisters?

Accepted Answer

No: Acyclovir is for the treatment of Herpes virus, and it is the treatment of choice of fever blisters (which are a form of herpes, not to be confused with genital herpes)  Docosanol, if it has been effective for your blisters, then they are not herpes.  But the two drugs are not interchangeable...

Question 5

what are acyclovir (zovirax) side effects?

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Virtually none: When taken orally, Acyclovir is extremely well tolerated.  Side effects are rare.

Question 6

tell me about zovirax (acyclovir) side effect?

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Zovirax (acyclovir): Side effects of zovirax (acyclovir) can include: hallucinations, psychosis, encephalopathy, seizures, coma, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, angioedema, anaphylaxis, erythema multiforme, steven johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, tissue necrosis, hepatitis, renal failure, ttp, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, malaise, dizziness, arthralgia, confusion, photosensitivity, agitation and others.

Question 7

which is better: vectavir vs zovirax (acyclovir)?

Accepted Answer

Pills are best: Vectavir is a brand name for penciclovir, an anti-herpes cream.  Zovirax is a brand name for acyclovir, an anti-herpes drug that is available as a pill or a cream.  In general, pills are much more effective for herpes than creams.

Question 8

dr. what better zovirax or denavir (penciclovir)?

Accepted Answer

Oral medication best: the best way to treat herpes of the genital of lips is to take a pill. Options are Acyclovir, famcyclovir or valcyclovir. They work better than any creams

Question 9

zovirax (acyclovir) vs. vectavir. which is better?

Accepted Answer

Cream or oral?: Vectavir (penciclovir) is a cream for herpes. Zovirax (acyclovir) is available both as a cream and pills to be taken by mouth. Neither cream works very well; if herpes treatment is needed, pills are always best. In other words, Vectavir and Zovirax creams are both poor treatments, but Zovirax pills usually are very effective.

Question 10

what are the side effects of zovirax (acyclovir) i should watch for?

Accepted Answer

Acyclovir: At oral doses for herpes simplex, it is quite well tolerated but the higher oral doses for herpes zoster (shingles) can cause kidney problems if fluid intake is not keep up and this can occur with the intravenous form.  High levels of the drug retained with kidney dysfunction can cause CNS problems.

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