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Special warnings about this medication
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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What is this Drug
Famciclovir is used to treat herpes zoster (shingles) and genital herpes. It does not cure herpes infections but decreases pain and itching, helps sores to heal, and prevents new ones from forming.
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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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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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How should you take this medication?
Take Famvir ( Famciclovir )exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. ? Treatment with Famvir ( Famcic
lovir )should be started as soon as possible after the first appearance of symptoms (e.g. tingling, burning, blisters). ? Take each dose with a full glass of water. ? Famvir ( Famciclovir )can be take
n with or without food. Taking Famvir ( Famciclovir )with food may decrease stomach upset. ? Take all of the Famvir ( Famciclovir )that has been prescribed for you even if you begin to feel better
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Other medical problems
Breast-feeding¡XIt is not known whether famciclovir passes into the breast milk of humans; however, it does pass into the milk of rats. Famciclovir is not recommended during breast-feeding because it
ay cause unwanted effects in nursing babies.
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