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Antiviral medicines
Just as there are antibiotics to treat bacterial infections, there are some anti-viral medications available to treat certain viral infections.
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Is there an antiviral medicine that i can take that would hinder the spread of herpes?
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If a virus is non-living and therefore can't be killed, how do antiviral medicines kill a virus?
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Is it ok to continue penicillin antibiotics to finish course when starting antiviral medicine for shingles?
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What are the best Antiviral medicine to take to help clear up herpes in the eye?
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I get 3-5 cold sores a year, I wish there was a cure. Does lysine supplements really work at reducing outbreaks? Is it safe to take lysine long-term? Are there other supplements other then antiviral medicine and creams?
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Hello, I been taking Tylenol because I have the flu as well as an antiviral medicine. I have to take an hcg test. How long do I have to wait for that medication to leave my body?
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What is the best Antiviral medicine to treat herpes conjunctivitis in the eye? and will my eye ever be white and clear again?
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I have herpes zoster, are blisters turning into a pus considered as getting better? I took antiviral and other medicines
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A 19-year old male asked:
I have herpes zoster, the doctor gave me the antiviral, and other medicines, what are the signs of the blisters and the rashes are getting better?
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What are the effects of antiviral drugs?
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What kind of antiviral drugs are available?
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Should I take an antiviral drug during a pandemic?
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What are some drugs that are antivirals?
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Is it a good idea to stock up on antiviral drugs?
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Do nyquil and antiviral drugs have a dangerous interaction?
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Is the antiviral drug remdesivir effective for treating COVID-19?
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A 55-year old male asked:
Can you take Hydrocodone while taking the antiviral drug Paxlovid?
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Can you take vicodin while taking the new antiviral drug Paxlovid?
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Can we mix steroids and antiviral drugs?
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Can antiviral drugs prevent mono severity?
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Is it a problem to take vicodin with antiviral drugs?
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What is the difference between antiviral drugs and antibiotics?
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Is it bad to take antibiotic drugs and antiviral drugs at the same month?
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A 42-year old male asked:
I was diagnosed with HIV last month. I will start antiviral drugs today. Is it be ok if i take spirulina with the drugs? Thanks in advance.
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A 35-year old asked:
What antiviral drug prevents the attachment and penetration of HIV into t lymphocytes?
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A 48-year old asked:
Are tamiflu and relenza (zanamivir) effective antiviral drugs?
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A 34-year old asked:
My daughter has been given antiviral drugs for swine flu in asia. Why?
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A 29-year old female asked:
I know certain medication like anti epileptic drugs can increase occurrence of acne. Is it a possibility that antivirals can have the same effect?
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A 37-year old male asked:
Ave discovered the woman I fingered on 01/07/21 was on antiviral drugs.I never had sex with her but I fingered her once on 01/07/21. My HIV status as at Yesterday 16/08/21 was negative. Should I get retested later?
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