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Side Effects of Acyclovir

Acyclovir is a prescription medication for several conditions (such as herpes, chickenpox, and shingles). The medicine manages herpes simplex and shingles outbreaks, as well as chickenpox. Acyclovir does not cure any of these ailments, but helps to make the healing process faster, and helps manage any of their uncomfortable or painful symptoms. There are several side effects of Acyclovir.

  1. Common Side Effects

    • People who take Acyclovir frequently experience the following side effects: sunlight sensitivity, vision changes, nausea, dizziness, and drowsiness. These side effects are usually a normal part of taking the medication, but if they don't go away within a few days, you might want to let your doctor know.

    Serious Side Effects

    • Serious side effects of Acyclovir are uncommon but a possibility. These side effects usually call for emergency medical attention, to be on the safe side. These side effects are blood being in the urine, abnormal bruising or bleeding, throwing up, difficulty urinating, exhaustion, hallucinations, fever, agitation, consciousness loss, aggression, confusion, lower backache, tremors, seizures, stomachache, yellowing of the skin or of the eyes, peeling, swollen, blistered or red skin, and darker colored urine.

    Allergic Reactions

    • Some people might also have allergic reactions to Acyclovir. If you think that you are going through an allergic reaction of the medication, you should get emergency medical assistance. Be vigilant for symptoms like the lips, face, mouth, and tongue becoming swollen, heaviness or tightness of the chest, hives, itching, problems with breathing, and rash.

    Caution

    • You must thoroughly inform your doctor of any allergies to any medicines that you might have, when considering using this medication. Your doctor must also be aware if you have kidney disease. Specific allergies or ailments might require adjustments in dosages or specialized testing.

    Overdose

    • Overdosing on Acyclovir can be a serious matter. If you think that you have taken too much of this medication, you have to get medical help immediately. Some Acyclovir overdose symptoms are hallucinations, lower frequency of urination, not urinating, and convulsions.

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