What is Acyclovir?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
Acyclovir is a type of medicine called an antiviral. Antivirals kill viruses or stop viruses from multiplying. Acyclovir is used to treat herpesvirus infections spread by direct skin-to-skin contact. Acyclovir will not cure herpes infections.
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How do members experience Acyclovir?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shingles (herpes zoster) | 141 | 90 | |
| Genital herpes | 129 | 24 | |
| Cold sores (fever blisters) | 65 | 35 | |
| Postherpetic neuralgia | 52 | 2 | |
| Herpes simplex virus infection | 45 | 4 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Diarrhea | 5 | |
| Headaches | 5 | |
| Nausea | 4 | |
| Fatigue | 3 | |
| Drowsiness | 2 | |
| Acute renal failure | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 8 | |
| Moderate | 13 | |
| Mild | 26 | |
| None | 179 |
Member evaluations
ShannonandJohn
evaluated on May 08, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for shingles rash: Moderate
- Side effects: None
dbrister
evaluated on Feb 05, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Slight
- Side effects: None
nolaguy68
evaluated on Dec 16, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for Increase effect of another treatment: None
- Side effects: None
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