Anti-herpes drugs review: Acyclovir, Gabapentin and Valacyclovir

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Acyclovir (Zovirax) treats certain types of viral infections, specifically herpes infections. Zovirax will not cure herpes infections, but generic Zovirax will help the sores heal faster and help to relieve the pain or discomfort. Sometimes acyclovir is given to help prevent the infection from coming back. this drug also treats shingles and chickenpox infections. it is used for healing of herpes simplex virus infections, as well as treats herpes zoster (shingles). Zovirax tablet is an antiviral is used for therapy of shingles, chickenpox, or genital herpes.
Valaciclovir or valacyclovir (brand names Valtrex, Zelitrex) is an antiviral drug used in the management of herpes simplex and herpes zoster (shingles). Valacyclovir is an antiviral drug. Valacyclovir slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus so that the body can fight off the infection. Valtrex will not cure herpes, but generic Valtrex can lessen the symptoms of the infection. valacyclovir is an antiviral agent. generic Valtrex is used for healing of herpes zoster infection (shingles), genital herpes infection and cold sores. Valacicyclovir medication is not a cure. Valtrex tablet will help the sores heal faster. Valacyclovir tablet can also be used to suppress genital herpes infection.
Gabapentin (known
also under trade name Neurontin) is used for healing of seizures associated with epilepsy. Neurontin may also is used for healing of nerve pain associated with herpes zoster (shingles) infection (postherpetic neuralgia). generic neurontin is effective in helping to control partial seizures (convulsions) in adults with epilepsy. Gabapentin is also used to help relieve certain types of nerve pain, and this drug may be prescribed for other nervous system disorders.