Description
How does Famvir work?
The active ingredient in Famvir is famciclovir. Famvir tablets stops the herpes virus cells from duplicating and multiplying and spreading. It blocks the viral enzyme DNA polymerase, that gives the genital herpes virus its ability to spread and infect healthy cells. This helps the immune system and gives it time to fight off the infection.
However Famvir will not cure infections as the viruses that cause them continue to live in your body. Famvir will only help reduce the severity of symptoms and help heal sores faster.
How do I take Famvir?
Famvir is an oral medication that can be taken with or without food. The dose will depend on what condition you are treating. Famvir is recommended for the first outbreak of genital herpes. It can also be effective treating recurrent outbreaks. It is taken orally with or without food usually 2 to 5 times per day as directed by your doctor.
Side effects
All medicines do have side effects associated with taking them however not everyone will suffer from them. All medication will come with side effect information from the manufactures. It is also best you talk to your doctor if you have any concerns as they maybe able to change the dose you are currently taking or change medications. Side effects include:
- Diarrhea/constipation
- Headache
- Nausea and vomiting
- Stomach pains
- Flatulence
- Fatigue
Please see your doctor for more information and to check if the medication conflicts with any existing medical conditions or medications you are currently taking.
How do I buy Famvir online?
You need to have a free consultation online to obtain a prescription to purchase Famvir. This is a simple process that only takes a couple of minutes that replaces the face-to-face consultation you would normally have with a doctor. Once you have been approved for the medication Famvir will be sent out from the pharmacy as soon as possible.
Anonymous –
Famvir works the best. I have a lot less breakouts, and when one is coming on I take it and it is gone within a day. I don’t have any side effects like I did with the others (headaches and breakouts). It is worth the money.
Drugs.com Reviewed July 22, 2008
Anonymous –
I took Famvir for cold sores … it is effective and worked fast.
Drugs.com Reviewed March 8, 2009
bonsense –
Stopped a lip breakout within an hour. I had gastric stasis from a migraine and I did not get nauseated from this medication.
Drugs.com Reviewed September 17, 2009
will18 –
Had cold sores since I was in primary school and am now 18. Take a dosage of 1500mg of Famvir in one dose. Works great for me and stops the virus, leaving only a red mark for about 3 days. Side effects: tiredness, nothing serious though.
Drugs.com Reviewed August 11, 2010
Anonymous –
Causes major headaches for me.
Drugs.com Reviewed May 8, 2011
miserable131313 –
I’ve started medication June 24, 2011 of two 500mg tabs a day and I still have had 6 outbreaks in less than four months. Yes, healing time is faster but I would like to have less outbreaks like 1 to none a year.
Drugs.com Reviewed October 6, 2011
Happy camper –
Went to dermatologist 3 days after first sign was only using Abreva with no results. He suggested 1500mg Famvir now, and gave me 3 more to take at the first sign of additional outbreak in the future. Within one day the swelling had gone away and the blister was starting to clear up. I have used other treatments but nowhere as fast and effective as this product.
Drugs.com Reviewed July 16, 2013
Sally1674 –
I’ve gotten cold sores since I was a little kid. I’m now 19 and they’re ruining my life. They caused me so much anxiety until I got prescribed this medication. I usually catch the cold sore when it is red and itchy because they often come when I’m asleep. I take the three tablets (costs me around $10 so very affordable) and during the day the cold sore continues to swell and throb as though the medication hasn’t done anything. By the next day though I wake up to a dry red patch instead of the usual huge blistering process. This medication means the cold sore lasts maybe 3-4 days but is so much more manageable as it never processes through the disgusting stages. I always have a packet on me.
Drugs.com Reviewed September 15, 2016
R0n –
I had a breakout of shingles on my abdomen. Took this medicine and the pain and itching went away within a couple of days. I would recommend this to anyone that has Shingles.
Drugs.com Reviewed January 21, 2017
Elaina –
Dr ordered tests which revealed Epstein Barr, Parvovirus, and Herpes Virus (forgot the number). He put me on 500mg 3 times a day. I’ve only been on it three months so I don’t know effectiveness. I had genital herpes outbreaks fifteen years ago for about a year but none since. I started the medication and had severe headaches that went away after three weeks. No other side effects.
Drugs.com Reviewed April 11, 2018