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When Is Acyclovir Prescribed?
My daughter in law was prescribed the medicine called acyclovir after being admitted for a seizure ...I want to know is this medicine for anything else besides herpes. The doctor told her he was giving her something for pain and seizures. And this id what she was prescribed.email address is YYYY@YYYY
Tue, 17 May 2016
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Welcome to Healthcare Magic Forum.
I have gone through your Query & I really appreciate your concern about the problem you are facing.
As a Physician I would like to tell you that Acyclovir in cases of Seizures is used to treat Herpes Simplex Encephalitis.
Thanks for Trusting & Posting your Query on this forum.
Hope this will help you. Feel free to ask any further question.
Have a nice Day.
Regards,
Dr.Abhijeet
Welcome to Healthcare Magic Forum.
I have gone through your Query & I really appreciate your concern about the problem you are facing.
As a Physician I would like to tell you that Acyclovir in cases of Seizures is used to treat Herpes Simplex Encephalitis.
Thanks for Trusting & Posting your Query on this forum.
Hope this will help you. Feel free to ask any further question.
Have a nice Day.
Regards,
Dr.Abhijeet
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