What is Famciclovir?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: FamciclovirBrand:
Famciclovir is an antiviral agent used for acute herpes zoster (shingles); treatment and suppression of recurrent episodes of genital herpes in immunocompetent patients; treatment of herpes labialis (cold sores) in immunocompetent patients; treatment of recurrent mucocutaneous/genital herpes simplex
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How do members experience Famciclovir?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shingles (herpes zoster) | 24 | 0 | |
| Genital herpes | 21 | 4 | |
| Postherpetic neuralgia | 8 | 0 | |
| Cold sore (herpes simplex) | 5 | 0 | |
| Herpes simplex virus infection | 5 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Digestive problems | 1 | |
| Dry mouth | 1 | |
| Headaches | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 3 | |
| None | 8 |
Member evaluations
woofhound
evaluated on Mar 07, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for fibromyalgia: None
- Side effects: None
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Otiose
evaluated on Aug 23, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for genital herpes: Can't tell
- Side effects: Moderate
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