Question 1

what are the side effects of taking anti-viral medication?

Accepted Answer

Antiviral HIV?: Most common side effects of most HIV antivirals is nausea and vomits!

Question 2

i have herpes and have been prescribed anti viral medication to take everyday, however at the moment i have an aggressive flare up will these work?

Accepted Answer

Increase the dose: Assuming acyclovir or valacyclovir for suppression, during an outbreak you should increase the dose for a few days. Check with the doctor or clinic who prescribed it for the exact dose and duration. You can also ask if you should take a higher dose for ongoing treatment. For example, 1 g valacyclovir daily sometimes is more effective than 500 mg, especially if outbreaks are fairly frequent.

Question 3

what medication is used  for viral conjunctivitis treatment?

Accepted Answer

None: It is viral and will resolve on its own.

Question 4

a hbv viral load of 2255. what is the advice in terms of medication, diet and other for full cleansing of the body system?

Accepted Answer

Carrier state?: That is a low viral load (if it is measured in copies/ml). You may be in a carrier state - your doctor will have to decide that. You will then need to be followed closely and may not need any meds right now.. In the meantime, eat healthy, avoid excessive alcohol/acetaminophen intake.

Question 5

does anti viral medication prevent you from getting herpes or does it just prevent symptom from accruing if you already have it?

Accepted Answer

Might work, but...: The 3 main antiviral drugs active against herpes (acyclocir, valacyclovir, famciclovir) can speed healing of herpes, especially the first infection and sometimes recurrent outbreaks; and reduce (but not eliminate) outbreaks and transmission to partners. They might prevent it if exposed, but only if taken before exposure; from animal studies, even an hour after exposure to the virus is too late.

Question 6

i have herpes 1 (oral) and my girlfriend doesn't have it. i want to kiss her but i'm scared i will give it to her. she knows i have it. does anti viral medication help so she can't get it from? and how much does it help?

Accepted Answer

HSV is contagious: Even between episodes of visible cold sores (HSV) on lips, people can be asymptomatic shedders of the virus from saliva, and mucosal lesions. Valtrex (valacyclovir) and other oral antiviral agents can minimize viral shedding, but will not reduce risk to zero. You will be less likely to spread the virus if using the pill as chronic, suppressive medicine.

Question 7

good day, im covid + diagnosed 30nov, however my temperature will not decrease and im due at work on friday 11dec. is this normal? or can i get specific medication to assist. have been on viral choice, lictagon effervescents and aspirin.

Accepted Answer

Still infectious: Covid infection can last longer than 14 days. CDC Guidelines for returning to work after Covid Infection are as follows: minimum of 14 days since onset of symptoms and Fever free for 48 hours without fever reducers and other symptoms are improving. You will not be cleared to return to work until all 3 of these criteria are met, as you can still infect others. Your fever means you are still sick.

Question 8

my wife is hiv positive. he viral load is 23500 and cd 4 count is 524. these results are from her last test done in feb 2022. she has defaulted on her medication and not been drinking it everyday and on time. she has also been drinking heavy recentl?

Accepted Answer

: If you are not HIV positive her viral count puts you at risk of infection from sex. Visit this site for information on HIV transmission. Talk to your doctor about safe sex.
https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/transmission.html#:~:text=Most%20people%20who%20get%20HIV,can%20help%20prevent%20HIV%20transmission.

Question 9

hypothetically,  if a partner is hiv+ and under medication with undetectable viral load, and the other partner is hiv negative, is it advisable for the negative partner to go on arvs to be double safe even in the era of u=u? assume no use of condom.

Accepted Answer

Yes, PrEP: If you are HIV-negative, taking PrEP once a day can significantly decrease your risk of getting HIV. You need PrEP if:
You have more than one sex partner.
You do not regularly use condoms.
You’re in an ongoing relationship with someone who has HIV.
You’re not sure if your sex partner is HIV-positive.
You or your partner have been diagnosed with a STI in the past six months

Question 10

if me and my partner we are hiv positive and have viral load of-40,we both take our medication daily if it happens that maybe sometimes we don't use a condom during sex will that have a negative impact on our health?

Accepted Answer

Unprotected is safe: Congratulations on effective treatment with very low viral loads! Almost certainly you can safely have unprotected sex with one another. But double check with your own doctor(s).

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Viral cm medication

A member asked:

What are the side effects of taking anti-viral medication?

A member asked:

I have herpes and have been prescribed anti viral medication to take everyday, however at the moment i have an aggressive flare up will these work?

A member asked:

What medication is used for viral conjunctivitis treatment?

A member asked:

A hbv viral load of 2255. what is the advice in terms of medication, diet and other for full cleansing of the body system?

A member asked:

Does anti viral medication prevent you from getting herpes or does it just prevent symptom from accruing if you already have it?

A member asked:

I have herpes 1 (oral) and my girlfriend doesn't have it. i want to kiss her but i'm scared i will give it to her. she knows i have it. does anti viral medication help so she can't get it from? and how much does it help?

A member asked:

Good day, im covid + diagnosed 30nov, however my temperature will not decrease and im due at work on friday 11dec. is this normal? or can i get specific medication to assist. have been on viral choice, lictagon effervescents and aspirin.

A member asked:

My wife is hiv positive. he viral load is 23500 and cd 4 count is 524. these results are from her last test done in feb 2022. she has defaulted on her medication and not been drinking it everyday and on time. she has also been drinking heavy recentl?

A member asked:

Hypothetically, if a partner is hiv+ and under medication with undetectable viral load, and the other partner is hiv negative, is it advisable for the negative partner to go on arvs to be double safe even in the era of u=u? assume no use of condom.

A member asked:

If me and my partner we are hiv positive and have viral load of-40,we both take our medication daily if it happens that maybe sometimes we don't use a condom during sex will that have a negative impact on our health?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?