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Other Medicines
If Famvir is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Famvir with probenec
id (Benemid), a drug used to treat gout (a type of arthritis).
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Side Effects
More common side effects may include:
Constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, fatigue, fever, headache, nausea, vomiting
Less common side effects may include:
Abdominal pain, back pain,
chills and fever, gas, indigestion, injury, insomnia, irritated sinuses, itching, joint pain, loss of appetite, pain, prickling or burning sensation of the skin, sleepiness, sore throat, upper respir
atory infection
There have been infrequent cases of hallucinations, hives, and rash, and some people---especially older adults---may experience confusion, including delirium and disorientati
on.
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What special precautions should I follow?
Famvir speeds healing of shingles and genital herpes, but it is not a cure. It may not prevent transmission of genital herpes to others, so you should avoid sexual intercourse whenever you have sympto
ms of the disease.
If you have any kidney problems, be sure your doctor knows about them before prescribing Famvir for you.
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How to Use
Famciclovir comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken every 8 hours (three times a day) for 7 days to treat shingles. To treat genital herpes it is usually taken twice a day for 5 days.
Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take famciclovir exactly as directed. Do not take more or less
of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Use this medication as soon as possible after symptoms appear.
Continue to take famciclovir even if you feel well. Do not stop taki
ng famciclovir without talking to your doctor.
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Why is this medication prescribed?
Famvir ( Famciclovir )is an antiviral drug. It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus so that the body can fight off the infection. Famvir ( Famciclovir )shortens the length of time symptoms
are present. ? Famvir ( Famciclovir )is used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses including shingles, genital herpes, and cold sores (in people with HIV)
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Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the next one as directed. Do not take a double dose of
this medication unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
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