Famciclovir vs Valtrex
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| Famciclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. It treats shingles caused by herpes zoster. It also treats outbreaks of herpes simplex that cause cold sores around the mouth, sores around the anus, and genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks of genital herpes, famciclovir is used to help reduce the number of future episodes. Famciclovir is an antiviral drug. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Famciclovir decreases the severity and length of these outbreaks. It helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching. This medication may also help reduce how long pain remains after the sores heal. In addition, in people with a weakened immune system, famciclovir can decrease the risk of the virus spreading to other parts of the body and causing serious infections. | Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. In children, it is used to treat cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex) and chickenpox (caused by varicella zoster). In adults, it is used to treat shingles (caused by herpes zoster) and cold sores around the mouth. | |||
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| Add Famciclovir review I started this early in the outbreak as a precaution. My doctor told me if we wait until it gets worse then we can't use it, or use it with much effectiveness. This medication was very effective in stopping the itching and pain I had from Shingles in the first three days.(It also had started to clear them up)In the afternoon and evening of day three though, I started to become incoherent and incredibly fatigued. My doctor took me off of it for this reason Second time of having shingles. First time, didn't know what I had, so shingles had progressed pretty far. This time. I knew that itching, sharp needle feeling, and down right pain. So I decided to go see my doctor asap. I definitely believe early treatment is the answer. I did notice frequent urination, and my bp seemed to elevate. However, it certainly helped with the spread, blisters, and keeping them from totally coming out. It did make me sleepy though. Also used benadryl as a topical ointment. Oxycodone helped with pain, but could only tolerate at night, due to basically knocking me out. I had shingles on my neck, head, and ear. Took this and it stopped me from getting any new ones. One side effect. Maybe it was shingles, BUT this medicine made me really tired at 500 mg three times a day. Though at night, wide awake. | Add Valtrex review prescribed as a "just in case this is herpes". Developed rash and difficulty urinating almost immediately upon use. Stopped taking the drug(generic) and days later developed lower back pain, constipation, muscle aches(legs felt like i ran a marathon), joint aches,fatigue and a general "heavy" feeling in the genital area. Rash has yet to be officially diagnosed as drug relate ... I have herpes and have tried 2 of those sites and I quickly became discouraged until I found LocalHerpesDating.org. I like it so much that I just feel compelled to mention it here. I have never met a more friendlier bunch of people on a single website than I have on this site and I belong to a lot. Not only are their forums super busy but their chatting room is hysterical! I will admit that I am ... im havin g ahard time in discharging and im having a sore throat After two days lower back pain kicked in. Could not bear it. Will substitute outbreaks for pills. | |||
