Is acyclovir prescribed to someone for a mouth sore? i had come across a prescription bottle for acyclovir in my boyfriends car when we first started dating 3 months ago but thought nothing of it beause i had not looked into what it even was. recently i

Acyclovir : Acyclovir is prescribed for oral herpes aka fever blisters. The only way to know for sure if he has oral or genital herpes is if you actually see the herpes lesions yourself. There is a blood test that tests for herpes type 1 and 2, however both types can cause oral or genital herpes, therefore it will be impossible to differentiate. In the meantime always use condoms and avoid kissing if he has visible lesions. Take care.

Yes: Acyclovir is an effective treatment for cold sores on lips. Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus.

Yes: Acyclovir is an antiviral drug. It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus so that the body can fight off the infection. Acyclovir will not cure herpes, but it can lessen the symptoms of the infection. Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses. Illnesses caused by herpes viruses include genital herpes, cold sores, shingles, and chicken pox.