Side effects are rare, but can include nausea or vomiting, upper abdominal pain, headaches or skin problems. Luckily, there are two newer forms of acyclovir that you might want to discuss with your doctor. Valtrex is available in capsules or tablets. The most common side effects are headache and nausea. Famvir is available in capsules or tablets, as well as a topical cream, which, unfortunately, isn t recommended for genital herpes.
Side effects can include headaches and nausea.
Alas, herpes is still forever, but these newer treatments can make living with the disease less of an irritation. What you should remember, though is that none of these medicines prevent the spread of herpes to others. For effective prevention, always use condoms, and avoid sexual contact during an outbreak. Best of luck to you. Click on picture above for his bio.