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I have developed 2 cold sores. Can Amox-Clav help cure them? They are very tender to the touch and my lips are swollen. ## Hello, Laura! How are you doing? I am sorry about the cold sores, I know how horrible they can be. And no, an antibiotic will not do anything to help, since they are caused by a virus. To help prevent them, in the future, you may want to ask your doctor about trying Acyclovir, since it is approved to reduce the outbreaks. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain, and diarrhea. Are you on any other medications?

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I have a script for Lortabs, but failed my drug test for opiates and oxy... I am currently taking antibiotics (keflex) and acyclovir for feaver blisters, would either one of those make me fail a drug test for oxy??? ## No, neither the Keflex, nor the Acyclovir have been known to cause false positives for anything. However, it might have been from the Hydrocodone in the Lortab, since it is an opiate narcotic and many of them are well known to cause false positives for their relatives. ## What drug would show up positive on a drug test for meth and dba? I'm a cancer patient and take numerous drugs. ## what would give false positives for methamphetamine and methadone? I take roxidone and klonopin but test results came back as other. I don't know what the heck and it's about to ...

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An friend gave me a bottle of acyclovir over two years old can it still be used for the same purpose at this time, or has it lost its affectiveness completely. With no symptons at this time I will often use this medicine unexpired of course just for its clealiness qualities in the vaginal area. ## It has probably not lost all of its effectiveness, completely, but if it is in a bottle that has been opened, such as one from a pharmacy and not a factory sealed bottle, then it does start to lose effectiveness, after a year. This is not one of the ones that gets dangerous or toxic, after its expiration, but it will probably not be as effective, as it was, when it was new. The effectiveness duration can also be affected by other factors, such as storage, because heat, moisture and light will ...

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I have been useing terrasil for a couple of months and I have not seen a change at all. I have a bad case of hpv and I have tried alot of ways to get ride of my problem. I thought terrasil would work but it did"nt. ## Well, there really is no cure for HPV, it generally lingers at detectable levels for approximately 2 years and then clears up on its own in over 90% of cases. Learn more HPV details here. So basically, you really just have to wait it out, there's not much else you can do. Although you should also refrain from having unprotected sex, to prevent spreading it to others. Has your doctor verified that HPV is what you have? ## I have had this problem for many years, They say its in your Immune system so I started eating vitamins and so far no luck. What do you know about...

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Does Livogen-Z inhibit the herpes simplex virus growth? Does it help in curing herpes? I have tried various antivirals like Zovirax, but they don't cure it. ## No, this is a nutritional supplement and it will not do anything to help with herpes. And, as detailed by the NIH, there is no cure for herpes, some medications, such as the Zovirax, can help prevent outbreaks, or keep them from being too severe, but there is nothing that can prevent them all, or eradicate the virus entirely. The U.S. FDA lists the typical side effects of these medications as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and stomach pain. What has your doctor advised?

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My daughter and I have problems in the winter time with fever and blisters on lips.. Can these pills help control them? ## Hello, Monkey! How are you? Have you ever had them checked out or cultured by your doctor? It sounds like you both might be experiencing cold sores, according to the symptoms described by the NIH, that is usually what causes blisters on your lips, or around your mouth area. They are due to a herpes simplex virus and no, they are not the same as genital herpes, that's a different form of the virus. They tend to occur more frequently, when your lips may be more dry and chapped. However, if that is the case, no this antibiotic will not help. But there is an antiviral medication that you can ask your doctor about prescribing that can help prevent them. It is called ...

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Reviews on the generic Valtex pill is blue number on pill is SZ 393 Sandoz pharm. from people that have tried this .. ## Hello, Ann! How are you? I've never taken it myself, since I've only dealt with oral cold sores, but I haven't read many complaints about it on here, or other medical information sites. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, and stomach pain. I take Acyclovir, since it's the one approved to prevent cold sores and I have taken the one from Sandoz, I found it to work fine for me. Can anyone that's taken this one chime in with their experience?

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Hi am Geoffrey from Kenya. In 2010 I slept with a lady and after 1ek I started urinating frequently and a month I was urinating painful with itching in private parts. I went on medication but never solved problem. Other told me syphilis gonorhear but never worked. I have used amoxilin, fluconazal doxycline no cure!! What is going on with me? Its been 5 years now. Help me.

I want to know what the difference is between acyclovir 400 mg camber and acyclovir 400 mg teva? ## They have just been manufactured by different companies, which is common with generic medications. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and stomach pain. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Is Betamox 500 to treat Human Paviloma Virus? Hope you can explain more about this. Thanks. ## No, this is an antibiotic, so it hasn't been known to help, according to the FDA. Its typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. It is only effect at treating bacterial infections, but HPV is caused by a virus. Did your doctor prescribe it for you?

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Hi, I'm on a 2 month contraceptive inj. and I have taken this DOXYTET (green capsule) because I have an sti. However, after 3 hours I started my period when I'm not supposed to - but it's not heavy. Is that normal? ## Hello, Gugu! How are you? Given that you have an STI, it is difficult to say what's causing the bleeding, it could be due to the antibiotic affecting your contraceptive, or it could be due to the STI itself. The FDA lists other typical side effects of this antibiotic as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. If the bleeding continues past a few days, or gets heavier, you should consult your doctor. Is there anything else I can help with?

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White big oblong pill that says M122 in black lettering, the other side is blank. What is it?? ## It was in with my menstrual cycle medication bottle, I didn't think anything of it too yesterday, please find out asap ## This tablet is manufactured by Mylan Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 500mgs of Valacyclovir, which is used to suppress genital herpes outbreaks. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and stomach pain. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Ever since I took the shingles shot I've had mild shingles and it has also, I believe, did more damage to my liver. I was diagnosed with Hep C in 1995, and took the Interferon, but in one year it has advanced to cirrhosis. I feel the shingles shot may have caused this! Has anyone else had any problems? ## It can cause a rash that is considered to be like Shingles, but isn't actually Shingles, as well as administration site irritation, redness and dizziness. However, it has not been listed to cause any liver issues, according to the FDA. Are you on any other medications? What does your doctor think may have caused it? ## Naturally the Doc says the shingles shot isn't to blame for anything! Strangely though, I have now developed genital herpes, which I have never had, and I...

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I am 8weeks pregnant Dr prescribed me to take susten200 to vagina twice for a day.I am taking from 22days still for next month she told me to take it.but I got bubbles & its spreading & itching. I showed to her she told this is not a problem told to continue the tablet.but its spreading a lot how to cure this? Can u plz help me.. ## Hello, Srini! How are you? Congratulations on the baby! What do you mean by bubbles? Do you mean a blistering rash over the vaginal area? If so, you may have a herpes simplex viral infection and they are not caused by this medication, but it may awaken it and make it act up more often. There is no actual cure for it, though if it continues, there are suppressive medications that your doctor can prescribe to help prevent an outbreak. Can you post back...

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oblong blue pill F on back and 8 3 on front ## I located the pill in description to be Valacyclovir HCL (1 gram). Valacyclovir is an antiviral drug used in the management of herpes simplex and herpes zoster (shingles). To view information about this drug, please click on the link below... If you have any other questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to assist you. ## Could this pill be be used as an illegal substance ## I've received from my pharmacist a dark blue generic pill for my herpes. Ever since taking this pill I've been in extreme pain from diarrhea. I can't take it anymore. I've been on the same meds 4 my herpes 4 about 2 yrs now. But ever since my pharmacy changed manufacturers I've had this problem. Plz plz help me

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I have to shave due to hormones around my mouth and I am getting razor sores after a couple of days go by. What can I use? I've tried to put on creams and tea tree oil and now it's swollen. What can I do? ## Hello, Rene! How are you? Are you sure the sores are due to razor burn? It's very unusual for it to take several days to occur, it usually happens within hours, 24 hours at most. Have you ever gotten cold sores or fever blisters? If so, your shaving could be irritating the skin and causing them to flare up. Especially considering the swelling, it would be best to have your doctor check it out to be sure. If you're getting blisters and sores, then this might be due to a herpes simplex virus. Razor burn usually consists of red, irritated and sore bumps, not swelling an...

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What kind of UTI is UVAMIN used for? Please advise if it is for an STI? ## Hello, Baby! How are you? This antibiotic is used to treat urinary tract infections, if the bacteria causing the infection are responsive to it. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have a lot of tension and developed cold sore a stiff neck and swollen glands under my jaw. Would Anaerobyl 400 work for this? ## Hello, Heidi! How are you? No, it will not. A cold sore and its accompanying symptoms are caused by a herpes simplex virus, so to lessen its duration or prevent future outbreaks, you need an antiviral medication, such as Acyclovir. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach pain. If you are under a lot of stress and tension, you may want to take it regularly to prevent future outbreaks. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thank you, I took colloidal silver worked wonderful, it even cleared up my cold! Also used a balm I made containing silver 3days it was gone! ## Hi..... I have predetive sore...

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My girlfriend says she has trichomonasis, a common STI that girls get but guys have no symptoms. Does ampicilina work on that and can I take it? ## Hello, Kenny! How are you? The preferred antibiotics are actually Tinidazole or Metronidazole and it can often be cleared up in just one dose. The U.S. FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach pain. It would be best to see your doctor to obtain the correct treatment. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have used terramicina cream in the past for lip blisters, and found it to be really soothing and quickly healed with this treatment. Recently I tried to buy a fresh tube, and the pharmacy said I would be better using another product for cold sores. I did, and it did not work. When I say lip blisters, they are really painful and multiply very fast, and the terramicina cream is very soothing. Is it safe to use for this purpose? ## Hello, Maureen! How are you? Is it safe to use, technically yes, as long as your doctor approves. It is an antibiotic ointment, so it may be soothing to use on cold sores. However, you do have to be cautious about overusing any antibiotic products. However, it is not going to shorten their duration or prevent future outbreaks. If you consult your doctor, they ...

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