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When stopping acyclovir will i have withdrawal symptoms such as sluggishness?

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Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Doubtful: you usually have no withdrawal from Acyclovir but sluggishness may be a side effect.

Dr Minich and another doctor agreed

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Dr. Diane Minich answered

No: There are no withdrawal symptoms from stopping acyclovir.

Dr Novick agreed

Answered 11/7/2014

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

No: there are no listed or known withdrawal symptoms from acyclovir. Ask your doctor for more information.

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A member asked:

When stopping acyclovir will i have withdrawal symptoms such as sluggishness?

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

Dr Minich and another doctor agreed

Dr. Diane Minich answered

Dr Novick agreed

Dr. Paul Grin answered

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