Question 1

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 2

what are acyclovir (zovirax) side effects?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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.

Question 7

how long does it take zovirax (acyclovir) to begin preventing shedding after you start taking it ?

Accepted Answer

Zovirax (acyclovir): The answer to this question is unknown. I wouldn't zovirax (acyclovir) to prevent shedding.  Even studies on the newer meds don't establish that "shedding" can be prevented.

Question 8

how does zovirax (acyclovir) work?

Accepted Answer

Zovirax (acyclovir): "The inhibitory activity of acyclovir is highly selective due to its affinity for the enzyme thymidine kinase (TK) encoded by HSV and VZV." See:   http://www.drugs.com/pro/zovirax.html

Question 9

who should not take zovirax (acyclovir)?

Accepted Answer

Zovirax (acyclovir): "Zovirax is contraindicated for patients who develop hypersensitivity to acyclovir or valacyclovir."  See:  http://www.drugs.com/pro/zovirax.html

Question 10

how long does it take for zovirax (acyclovir) to work? help please

Accepted Answer

Slowly: Zovirax (acyclovir) will only speed up the healing of a cold sore by a day or two compared to how long it would have taken to heal without zovirax (acyclovir).  Healing will take 4-5 days instead of 5-6 days.

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