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Is zovirax (acyclovir) an over-the-counter medication or does it have to be prescribed by a doctor?
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Acyclovir Rx only: There have been many failed tries to get Acyclovir to be an over the counter medication but in the us, it requires a prescription. Primary adverse events with the agent are CNS side effects and rarely crystallization int he kidneys and therefore it needs to be monitored.
Answered 3/28/2018
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Zovirax: A prescription is required for Zovirax/ acyclovir.
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