User Reviews for famciclovir oral

I started this early in the outbreak as a precaution. My doctor told me if we wait until it gets worse then we can't use it, or use it with much effectiveness. This medication was very effective in stopping the itching and pain I had from Shingles in the first three days.(It also had started to clear them up)In the afternoon and evening of day three though, I started to become incoherent and incredibly fatigued. My doctor took me off of it for this reason

This worked much faster than acyclovir and did not upset my stomach as much. also was a much shorter prescription time. (3 days) I am a 71 yr. old male and have had this awful virus since since 1972.

no more outbreaks of cold sores. This drug has been totally effective

As mentioned, I take a high dose (1500mg) anytime I feel a cold sore coming on. When it is a cold sore, early Famcyclovir stops the cold sore from even fully developing. Most times it ends up just being a pimple, but I still take the 1500mg just in case. At most I have taken a 1500mg dose about 3-4 times in one month and have not noticed any side effects whatsoever.

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Horrible drug. Immediatly gave me the worst depression . Was taking it 3x a day 500 mg each, and towards the last few hours of each dose, it gave me extreme anxiety and adrenalin rushes. Will not take this drug again. did not help me one bit. :o(

Second time of having shingles. First time, didn't know what I had, so shingles had progressed pretty far. This time. I knew that itching, sharp needle feeling, and down right pain. So I decided to go see my doctor asap. I definitely believe early treatment is the answer. I did notice frequent urination, and my bp seemed to elevate. However, it certainly helped with the spread, blisters, and keeping them from totally coming out. It did make me sleepy though. Also used benadryl as a topical ointment. Oxycodone helped with pain, but could only tolerate at night, due to basically knocking me out. Read More Read Less

I had shingles on my neck, head, and ear. Took this and it stopped me from getting any new ones. One side effect. Maybe it was shingles, BUT this medicine made me really tired at 500 mg three times a day. Though at night, wide awake.

This is the second time I have had the shingles. Have been taking meds for 4 days now. Blisters are clearing up. Only side effect I had was headache.

I have had this genital herpes since the 70s. Occational outbreak every 4-5 years until I turned 65. I take 250mg doses I soon I notice the tingling associated with an outbreak. Very effective. Also take when I am sick or during high stress periods.

I am a 48 year old male and I started taking Famciclovir(500 mg. 2x daily) for 7 days after I had an outbreak of shingles on my back and it stated to spread to my face but the medicine stopped the new out break.

I have been taking Famciclovir for over 3 years for cold sores. I get them when I get stressed. When I know or feel stress is coming, I take Famciclovir and I do not get any signs of cold sores. When I do start to get a cold sore bump, redness, and tingling, taking Famciclovir really stops it all very quickly. I do get a rapid heartbeat for about 2 hours upon taking 1200mg (three doses) all at once. My doctor takes it as well for cold sores and his recommendation is to just take the 1500 mg, be aware of the rapid heart beat occuring, and get it done. Famciclovir has made a tremendous difference in my life and I very highly recommend it. Read More Read Less

I woke up on Tuesday with just a bump on my lip, by Tuesday night major swelling and leision, by Thursday I was still swollen and my lip was horrible looking so I called the doctor and this is what they gave me 1500mg in one dose...withing hour I could feel and slightly see some healing it was amazing. The medicine did give me a rapid heart beat that I was not to fond of and made me tired but after a nap the rapid heart beat was gone and the swelling was decreasing. It's Friday and much difference but still a little swollen and scabbed and Ive had tingling all day like a new set of cold sores in the same area but they dont seem to be swelling but healing I think.Read More Read Less

Everytime I take this I get a pounding, skipping heart beat for about 30 minutes, and I feel weak. It does seem to help with cold sores if I take it right away.

After a week of my first outbreak, my doctors told me they have never seen a case this intense because I had a yeast infection and a urinary tract infection at the beginning of the outbreak. After about 3 days of taking this medication, my sores were at the worst of the outbreak. From there on out, the sores slowly started to disappear. My very first outbreak ended about a week after I started taking this. It worked rapidly on me and I would recommend this to anyone.

My Dermatologist perscribed this Medicine after an outbreak on my forehead appeared and not shingles but herpes from a kiss on forehead. Worked fine the first time I had the outbreak. I have been taking on and off for 3 weeks now and still redness and tenderness in area. On a dosage of 4pills 2 every 12 hrs. My main concern is I have had a massive headache for 3 weeks now that just won't let up at all.

I have only taken 4 doses of this so far, and do not know how effective it is yet. I have noticed a noticeable difference in urination since starting this medication. it has me a bit concerned. The itching has subsided somewhat. However, the rash has continued to spread. I still have 5 more days in this prescription, we'll see what happens.

53 year old with healthy immune system. I must have had a mild case around my abdomen. The sores were never very painful, just a tolerable burning sensation. This medication has stopped them from spreading and hastened the healing process. I didn't have any noticeable side effects at all.

my condition remains stable. I double up the dosage around the risky times - sunburns, stress, or my menstrual cycle.