Famvir Side Effects |
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 Famvir®
is a prescription oral antiviral medication that is indicated for treatment of
recurrent genital herpes, suppression of recurrent genital herpes, and treatment of recurrent
herpes simplex virus infections (genital herpes and cold sores) in HIV-infected patients.
FAMVIR SIDE EFFECTS
More
common Famvir side effects may include :
Constipation, diarrhea,
dizziness, fatigue, fever, headache, nausea, vomiting.
Less
common Famvir 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 respiratory infection.
Famvir should not be taken by patients with known
hypersensitivity to the product, its components, and Denavir® (penciclovir cream).
Famvir has no clinically significant interactions with cimetidine, allopurinol, theophylline,
digoxin, or zidovudine (AZT).
Concurrent use of Famvir with probenecid or other drugs
significantly eliminated by active renal tubular secretion may result in increased plasma
concentrations of penciclovir.
Famvir does not contain any dyes.
Famvir
(famciclovir) is not for everyone. In clinical studies with Famvir, the most commonly reported
side effects included headache, nausea, and diarrhea. Ask your doctor if Famvir is right for
you.† If you have kidney problems, your doctor will determine if Famvir is appropriate, and if
so, what the right dose is for you. See the full Prescribing Information for more information
about Famvir.
* The efficacy of Famvir has not been established for the treatment of an
initial outbreak of genital herpes infection.
If you have impaired kidney function,
your doctor will determine the appropriate dose for you.
The safety and efficacy of
Famvir therapy beyond 1 year of treatment have not been established.
Even with
antiviral treatment, it is possible to spread the herpes virus.
There is no cure for
genital herpes.
IMPORTANT NOTE
This information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise
and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should
not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for
you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
Famvir Side Effects
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