Question 1

can i drink alcohol while taking acyclovir?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but…: Never a good idea to drink when taking potent medications. Always best to take meds with full glass of water. No significant interactions r listed between alcohol (ethanol) & acyclovir. If u r taking other meds or supplements, however, there is potential for interactions.

Question 2

can i take acyclovir (800 mg) and valacyclovir (1 mg) at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Acyclovir: Orally, Acyclovir is usually taken every four hours, with dosages of 200 mg to 800 mg. The longer duration of action for valacyclovir means that it is only taken every eight hours, with a 1, 000 mg dosage each time. The active portion of these agents is the same, the differences are in rate of absorption and duration of efficacy.

Question 3

can you prescribe me  acyclovir?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately no: Acyclovir is a prescription drug and a health care provider will need to determine whether you need the drug . There are on call services that could accommodate you by phone such as “we prescribe”

Question 4

is acyclovir safe for a 2 year old?

Accepted Answer

It can be: Acyclovir given orally can be safe for a 2 year old who is otherwise well and has normal kidney function. The medication should be dosed based on the child's weight. It is important to drink lots of water while taking this medication. Be sure to let your doctor know if your child is taking any other medications to be sure there is no adverse interaction.

Question 5

is it safe to take expired acyclovir?

Accepted Answer

: I don’t advocate taking any expired medication.  Might not be very effective.

Question 6

what are acyclovir (zovirax) side effects?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

do i have to give my 8 year old acyclovir?

Accepted Answer

Depends: There are some reasons to give this med at the age of 8. Your question lacks enough data to form an opinion.

Question 8

can i take acyclovir and morphine together?

Accepted Answer

No interactions: There is no interaction between acyclovir and morphine.

Question 9

would you use acyclovir to treat folliculitis?

Accepted Answer

Rx folliculitis: Folliculitis is most often cause by bacteria and occasionally by fungi, therefore Acyclovir shouldn't be of any help given that it's an anti-viral agent.

Question 10

tell me about zovirax (acyclovir) side effect?

Accepted Answer

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.

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