Question 1

severe constipation due to possible drug interaction.  am taking famciclovir 500mg, gabapentin 600mg and benzonatate 100 mg?

Accepted Answer

Talk to your PCP or: prescriber of medication. To help relieve constipation, remember to hydrate well, as dry stools tend to impact more, and cause constipation. Also, you can use a bulk laxative, or more vegetables (rough fiber), or stool softeners. If it's a chronic problem, your PCP needs to get involved, and you should discuss your concerns with her/him. See what's the easiest,safest alternatives.

Question 2

can i cut famciclovir in half?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The higher dose is used to treat active lesions and a lower dose on a daily basis may be used to suppress a lesion.

Question 3

what are the indications for famciclovir?

Accepted Answer

Herpes infections: The indications for using Famciclovir include: treatment of herpes zoster (shingles), herpes simplex virus 2 (genital herpes), herpes labialis (cold sores) in immunocompetent patients, for the suppression of recurring episodes of herpes simplex virus 2, etc... However, doctors may use the anti-viral for other infections if there is good reason to believe it is helpful.

Question 4

worried about the medicine famvir (famciclovir)?

Accepted Answer

Famvir (famciclovir): Is medicine for herpes zoster. Side-effects are headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, itching, painful menstruation.

Question 5

whats an alternative to famvir (famciclovir) 500mg?

Accepted Answer

Antivirals: Both Acyclovir (zovirax) and valacyclovir (valtrex) are similar in effect against some herpes viruses.

Question 6

i've been prescribed famciclovir 3 times a day. how many hours should be between each time i take the medicine?

Accepted Answer

Doesn't matter: Roughly every 8 hours, but it doesn't really matter. Take a dose at bedtime, when you wake up, and about half way between those times. It won't matter if some doses are 1-2 hours early or late.

Question 7

is famciclovir an antibiotic?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The term antimicrobial would be better.  Famciclovir is an antiviral medication for treating herpes simplex infections.

Question 8

famvir (famciclovir). is this an antibiotic?

Accepted Answer

Antiviral: Famvir (famciclovir) is an antiviral medication most commonly used to treat herpes virus.

Question 9

is it ok to  cut famciclovir in half to swallow?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: In that the tablets of Famciclovir are not scored, it is not the original intention of the producers that this medication be broken in half. There is a film-coating that overs the tablet helping to shield the medication taste. Nonetheless, your local pharmacist is always the best reference to ask medication questions such as this.

Question 10

will famciclovir (famvir) affect blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

No expected effect.: Famciclovir should not affect your blood sugar levels.

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I've been prescribed famciclovir 3 times a day. how many hours should be between each time i take the medicine?

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