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Apart from decreasing pain, Acyclovir also speed the healing of blisters in individuals who have chickenpox, shingles and genital herpes. Coming under the category of antiviral drugs, Acyclovir is also known as synthetic nucleoside analogues. Acyclovir makes its presence felt by stopping the herpes virus to spread in the body.
The best part about Acyclovir is that it comes in the form of capsule, tablet and a liquid to take by mouth. You can take the dose of Acyclovir with or without food. If your objective is to prevent outbreaks of genital herpes, makes sure that you take Acyclovir three or four times a day for an year. To get best results, take the dose of Acyclovir at around the same times on a daily basis. Tell your health care provider well in advance regarding what kind of drugs, vitamins and supplements you are taking at present. If you are taking amphotericin, amikacin, paramomycin and naproxen, don't use Acyclovir.
According to recent study, genital herpes can be spread through sexual contact even when you are taking the dose of Acyclovir. Consult your health care provider about methods to stop the spread of genital herpes. Drink loads of water when taking Acyclovir. In a long run, Acyclovir can cause number of side effects. It includes :
- Hair loss
- Changes in vision
- Tiredness
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- Fast heartbeat
- Unusual bleeding
- Decreased urination
- Headache
- Difficulty in speaking
- Seizures
- Aggressive behavior
- Stomach pain
- Itching
- Difficulty in sleeping
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