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		<title>Critical Precautions and Side Effects of Famvir</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Before Taking Famvir Before you take your first dose of Famvir or even asking your doctor for a prescription, there are several precautions you should take for your own safety. Tell your physician about any known allergies that you know &#8230; <a href="http://www.viamedic.com/health-articles/genital-herpes-treatments/critical-precautions-and-side-effects-of-famvir">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><img height="150" alt="" hspace="2" width="87" align="right" border="0" src="/health-articles/files/media/image/famvir_bottle.jpg" />Before Taking Famvir</h3>
<p>Before you take your first dose of Famvir or even asking your doctor for a prescription, there are several precautions you should take for your own safety.</p>
<ul>
<li>Tell your physician about any known allergies that you know about. Specifically, any allergies to famciclovir, penciclovir cream, acyclovir and lactose. Let them know about any other medications you&rsquo;ve had problems with in the past as well.</li>
<li>If you are already taking prescription or non-prescription medications, tell your doctor about these before taking Famvir. This includes any vitamins, supplements or herbal products that you&rsquo;re taking or plan to take while you&rsquo;re on Famvir as well.</li>
<li>Tell your doctor about any problems you&rsquo;ve had in the past with your immune system, including HIV or AIDS.</li>
<li>If you&rsquo;ve had any lactose intolerance problems, such as galactose intolerance or malabsorption, tell your doctor. Any history of kidney or liver disease should also be brought to their attention.</li>
<li>Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, might be pregnant or plan on getting pregnant during the time you&rsquo;re on the medication. If you become&nbsp; pregnant after being prescribed Famvir, consult with your doctor immediately. Also, inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding before getting a prescription for Famvir.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Other Precautions</h3>
<ul>
<li>After receiving your Famvir prescription, keep the following tips in mind to ensure the best possible results.</li>
<li>Be prepared to make some changes in your daily lifestyle when you take <a href="http://www.viamedic.com/famvir.htm">Famvir</a>. This medication has been known to cause drowsiness, fatigue, confusion and disorientation. Until you know exactly the effect that the medication has on you, don&rsquo;t plan on driving or operating heavy machinery for a few days.</li>
<li>Keep all of the appointments with your physician so they can perform the proper tests needed. This ensures that the medication is working and not causing any problems in your body.</li>
<li>Call your physician if your symptoms persist after completing your Famvir prescription.</li>
<li>Don&rsquo;t think of Famvir as a cure for genital herpes. The medication simply masks the outward and some inward symptoms, but you can still spread the condition to others through sexual intercourse while taking the medication.</li>
</ul>
<h3>List of Famvir Side Effects</h3>
<p>
If any of the following symptoms or conditions last for more than a couple days or if they are severe, contact your physician right away.</p>
<ul>
<li>Itching</li>
<li>Headache</li>
<li>Nausea</li>
<li>Diarrhea</li>
<li>Loose stools</li>
<li>Vomiting</li>
<li>Gas</li>
<li>Fatigue</li>
<li>Rash</li>
<li>Stomach pain</li>
<li>Painful periods</li>
<li>Tingling in hands or feet</li>
<li>Numbness</li>
<li>Burning</li>
<li>General pain</li>
</ul>
<p><img height="85" hspace="5" width="220" align="left" border="0" alt="" src="/health-articles/files/media/image/viamedic.gif" />If you&rsquo;d rather speak with a physician in a more discreet and private setting, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.viamedic.com">Viamedic.com</a>. Their easy-to-use online pharmacy is one of the most popular methods for filling your prescriptions in a professional and secure way. The best part is that you don&rsquo;t even need to leave your home to get a prescription for Famvir. Physicians are on-hand to make sure this medication is right for you and you only need to answer some questions and provide some paperwork. It doesn&rsquo;t get much easier or discreet than that.</p>
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		<title>Keeping Newborn and Unborn Infants Safe from Herpes</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Since genital herpes is an incurable condition, you can pass it on to others for the rest of your life once you acquire the virus. The worst part about this is that your unborn infant can contract genital herpes from &#8230; <a href="http://www.viamedic.com/health-articles/genital-herpes-treatments/keeping-newborn-and-unborn-infants-safe-from-herpes">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Since genital herpes is an incurable condition, you can pass it on to others for the rest of your life once you acquire the virus. The worst part about this is that your unborn infant can contract genital herpes from you, whether you&rsquo;re pregnant now or if you get pregnant later. But there are some things you should know about being pregnant while having herpes. There are even ways to protect your unborn infant if you take the proper precautions. Here are some facts that can help you make the right decisions for yourself and your family.</p>
<h3><img height="181" alt="" hspace="5" width="200" align="right" border="0" src="/health-articles/files/media/image/unborn.jpg" />Risks of Genital Herpes and Pregnancy</h3>
<p>If you have genital herpes and you get pregnant, it&rsquo;s essential to tell your physician at your first prenatal appointment. Even if you think you have the condition, your doctor needs to know so they can test you for it and take the proper prenatal precautions. Most moms-to-be and prenatal doctors are concerned about <a href="http://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/14332_1201.asp">passing genital herpes</a> on through the birthing process, but this is fairly rare. Only about 1,500 newborns are affected by genital herpes through birth each year. That&rsquo;s still a large number and a high risk, but that just means that the condition isn&rsquo;t always passed on when giving birth.</p>
<p>In some cases, though, moms can transfer the virus to her unborn child through the placenta if she contracts genital herpes while she&rsquo;s pregnant. If she&rsquo;s never had the herpes virus before, the risk of passing it on increases greatly before the child is even born. The virus can cause birth defects and even miscarriage if contracted during the first trimester. If the mother contracts the virus later than the first three months, the chances of a premature birth increases as well.</p>
<h3>Contracting Herpes after Birth</h3>
<p>Just because you didn&rsquo;t pass on the herpes virus to your infant during the birthing process, it&rsquo;s still not out of the woods. In fact, about five percent of newborn herpes cases happen after birth, but it can be just as serious as contracting the disease during birth. Fortunately, there are simple ways to prevent this from happening, including the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Don&rsquo;t allow anybody with cold sores to hold the baby or even get too close to the baby. Infants can easily contract the disease even through minimal contact and it can be extremely dangerous for newborns. You might hurt somebody&rsquo;s feelings, but they should understand your concern.</li>
<li>Ask people to wash their hands before holding or touching your baby. It&rsquo;s possible that they may have come in contact with an infected person recently and could pass on the virus without even knowing it. Also, make sure to wash your own hands frequently as you can pass on the virus from hand to mouth.</li>
<li>If you currently have a herpes outbreak, be sure to cover the cold sores and affected area with clothes or a blanket. If the cold sores come in contact with your newborn, you could easily pass it on to the baby.</li>
<li>Typically, you can still breastfeed your newborn even if you have an outbreak. However, it&rsquo;s unsafe to do so if you have cold sores or lesions on your breast. Be sure to cover any other infected areas and wash your hands before you breastfeed, too.</li>
<li>Wearing a surgical mask during your herpes outbreaks is an added precaution to keep your newborn baby from contracting the virus.</li>
<li>If you suffer from frequent herpes outbreaks, try to get a prescription for one of the many <a href="http://www.viamedic.com/sexualhealth.htm">antiviral medications</a> that suppress the symptoms. You can get a prescription through your physician or visit&nbsp;Viamedic.com to talk to a licensed health professional. You can get a topical cream like Denavir or a once-daily medication like Valtrex to minimize the symptoms or even prevent outbreaks from occurring.</li>
</ul>
<h3>The Effects of Herpes on a Newborn</h3>
<p><img height="110" hspace="5" width="150" align="left" border="0" alt="" src="/health-articles/files/media/image/newborn.jpg" />If your infant contracts herpes as a newborn or during the birthing process, they can suffer a variety of consequences. Nearly 50 percent of the time, the baby&rsquo;s eyes, skin and mouth are adversely affected by the virus. They can contract sores right away or even several weeks later. With proper treatment, some babies can still develop normally. However, some infected infants show long-term outbreaks and other problems if left untreated or if it&rsquo;s not taken care of promptly. Unfortunately, about one-third of the infants that contract the virus suffer from central nervous system problems which cause fevers, feeding problems and even seizures. Others suffer from severely affected organs. Many infants die from serious complications caused by herpes each year.</p>
<p>The herpes virus is nothing to take lightly when it has the possibility of affecting an infant or unborn child. Always let your prenatal physician know of any concerns you have so you can get the latest and most accurate information concerning precautions and prevention. With any luck, your newborn infant can live a long and healthy life despite your herpes condition.</p>
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		<title>Herpes Sufferers Live Better with Famvir</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:43:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Living with outbreaks of genital herpes can be physical and psychologically painful, as well as inconvenient, embarrassing and isolating. If you are a herpes sufferer, you know better than anyone what it is that people who have contracted the herpes &#8230; <a href="http://www.viamedic.com/health-articles/genital-herpes-treatments/herpes-sufferers-live-better-with-famvir">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Living with outbreaks of genital herpes can be physical and psychologically painful, as well as inconvenient, embarrassing and isolating. If you are a herpes sufferer, you know better than anyone what it is that people who have contracted the herpes simplex virus have to go through when an outbreak occurs.</p>
<h3>Getting Through the Arrival of Genital Herpes Symptoms</h3>
<p><img height="300" alt="" hspace="5" width="200" align="right" vspace="5" border="0" src="/health-articles/files/media/image/young_couple2.jpg" />Millions of people are carrying the genital herpes virus but don&rsquo;t know it for sure because the virus often doesn&rsquo;t reveal itself in obvious ways. People who are carrying the <a href="http://www.visualdxhealth.com/child/herpesSimplexVirusHSV.htm">herpes simplex virus</a> who show no signs of the infection can still pass it on to others. This is called &ldquo;asymptomatic viral shedding.&rdquo; If you aren&rsquo;t sure whether or not you have experienced an outbreak, some of the initial symptoms may include:</p>
<ul>
<li>painful blisters or lesions in the genital or anal areas, as well as around the mouth</li>
<li>fever&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>headache</li>
<li>swollen lymph glands&nbsp;</li>
<li>vaginal or penile discharge</li>
<li>muscle ache</li>
<li>a burning sensation in the genitals</li>
<li>lower back pain</li>
</ul>
<p>The first episode of genital herpes is usually the most severe, because most people experiencing it for the first time will have not been exposed to the virus before, and antibodies will not have been produced to help produce immunity to some of the symptoms.</p>
<h3>Famvir Can Help Alleviate or Suppress Symptoms</h3>
<p>An estimated 80% of people in the U.S. have the herpes virus strain that causes cold sores, and 20% carry the virus that causes genital herpes, with those numbers always growing. And shingles, which is caused by a virus that is part of the herpes family, attacks half a million people per year. Famvir can address all of these problems.</p>
<h3>Occurrence of Shingles</h3>
<p><img height="113" hspace="5" width="150" align="left" border="0" alt="" src="/health-articles/files/media/image/shingles.jpg" />Shingles, a skin infection caused by the herpes HSV-1 virus, is a result of an awakening of the dormant virus that lives within the body after a case of chickenpox. While shingles is most common in people over 50, it can affect anyone who has ever had chickenpox. Two out of every 10 people will get shingles during their lifetime.</p>
<p>With a condition called postherpetic neuralgia, or PHN, that sometimes accompanies shingles, people who experience a shingles episode can experience pain for months afterward. In most healthy people, the rash, blisters, and pain of shingles usually go away in a few weeks, and it usually is not dangerous to healthy people. But in people with a weakened immune system, shingles can be life-threatening.</p>
<p>The duration of shingles can be significantly reduced for many people with the use of Famvir, which may help shingles lesions heal faster for many people. Famvir may also significantly shorten the number of days that a person with shingles will experience pain from the blisters.</p>
<h3>Ordering Famvir Through ViaMedic.com</h3>
<p>With ViaMedic.com, your online order for <a href="http://www.viamedic.com/famvir.htm">Famvir</a> is handled safely and discreetly by our qualified professional staff. We know how sensitive and important your health issues are, and we treat our clients with the utmost respect in maintaining their privacy, whether it be medical, personal or financial. Contact us today to find out if Famvir is right for you.</p>
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		<title>How Using Valtrex Can Change Your Life</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:07:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Drug Can Help With Genital Herpes, Cold Sores, Shingles For the millions of people living with genital herpes &#8211; and perhaps you&#8217;re one of them &#8211; life can be a struggle. A herpes outbreak can be a painful, embarrassing, life-altering &#8230; <a href="http://www.viamedic.com/health-articles/genital-herpes-treatments/how-using-valtrex-can-change-your-life">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Drug Can Help With Genital Herpes, Cold Sores, Shingles</h3>
<p><img height="300" alt="" hspace="5" width="200" align="right" vspace="5" border="0" src="/health-articles/files/media/image/woman_computer.jpg" />For the millions of people living with genital herpes &ndash; and perhaps you&rsquo;re one of them &ndash; life can be a struggle. A herpes outbreak can be a painful, embarrassing, life-altering experience that can interfere with much of a person&rsquo;s day-to-day existence. Valtrex, which can be ordered through online pharmacy ViaMedic.com, is the only once-daily medication available that can help reduce the number and frequency of genital herpes outbreaks. An estimated 90% of people with genital herpes have not been diagnosed as such, and are not aware that they are infected. Many of them have symptoms that they don&rsquo;t recognize as <a href="http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/genital-herpes/DS00179/DSECTION=symptoms">herpes symptoms</a>, are unaware of what herpes is, or confuse the symptom with something else. Other people may not exhibit any herpes symptoms, but are still capable of spreading the disease. Valtrex can help.</p>
<p>Available by contacting trusted online pharmacy ViaMedic.com, Valtrex is also effective in helping with cold sores and shingles, both of which are caused by a virus that is parts of the herpes simplex family.</p>
<h3>Valtrex Reduces Genital Herpes Outbreaks</h3>
<p>Valtrex is the only daily prescription medication that has been proven to suppress future genital herpes outbreaks. Some patients taking Valtrex have been outbreak-free for a year. Along with recommended safe-sex practices such as monogamy, <a href="http://www.viamedic.com/valtrex.htm">Valtrex</a> can dramatically reduce the number of outbreaks a person will have, and is the only medication that has been proven to decrease the risk of spreading the herpes virus to a partner. It is not currently known if Valtrex diminishes the risk of herpes in same-sex couples.</p>
<h3>Cold Sores Are a Nuisance</h3>
<p>Cold sores, or &ldquo;fever blisters&rdquo; as they are inaccurately called sometimes, are usually caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), which is part of the same virus family that is behind causes chickenpox, shingles (herpes zoster), and genital herpes (HSV-2). A cold sore outbreak usually lasts for seven to 10 days and can occur three or four times a year in people who are susceptible to them. Some of the things that might trigger a cold sore can include: <br />
&bull;&nbsp;Stress, fatigue, or being &ldquo;run-down&rdquo;<br />
&bull;&nbsp;Exposure to the sun<br />
&bull;&nbsp;A cold, fever, or the flu <br />
&bull;&nbsp;Hormonal changes, such as from pregnancy or menstruation <br />
&bull;&nbsp;Facial trauma<br />
Valtrex, which you can order today from ViaMedic.com, has been proven effective in a one-day oral treatment plan that can promote speedy healing of cold sores at the first sign of one appearing. For cold sores, Valtrex should only be taken for one day.</p>
<h3>Valtrex and Shingles</h3>
<p><img height="150" hspace="5" width="150" align="left" border="0" alt="" src="/health-articles/files/media/image/valtrex.jpg" />Shingles is a skin infection caused by the herpes virus called the varicella-zoster virus. When children (or adults) develop chickenpox, they contract this virus. After the chickenpox has ended, the virus lies dormant in nerve cells within the body and causes no problems while it sleeps. But the virus often reactivates in some people, sometimes triggered by stress, and causes shingles, a skin outbreak that is characterized by often painful blisters. About half a million people each year get shingles. While it is most common in people over 50, anyone who has had chickenpox, even children, can develop shingles. Valtrex is usually taken for a week to make shingles go away.</p>
<p>ViaMedic.com is your source for Valtrex, an FDA-approved prescription drug that has been proven to improve the lives of people suffering from several problems related to the herpes simplex virus. Contact ViaMedic.com today to find out if Valtrex might be right for you.</p>
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		<title>How Can Genital Herpes Be Prevented and Treated?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:04:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Herpes overview There are two types of herpes simplex viruses, HSV-1 and HSV-2. HSV-1 is able to cause genital lesions, but more commonly brings about oral infections of the mouth and lips, which manifest themselves in the inaccurately-named &#8220;fever blisters.&#8221; &#8230; <a href="http://www.viamedic.com/health-articles/genital-herpes-treatments/how-can-genital-herpes-be-prevented-and-treated">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Herpes overview<img height="144" hspace="5" width="150" align="left" border="0" alt="" src="/health-articles/files/media/image/shame.jpg" /></h3>
<p>There are two types of herpes simplex viruses, HSV-1 and HSV-2. HSV-1 is able to cause genital lesions, but more commonly brings about oral infections of the mouth and lips, which manifest themselves in the inaccurately-named &ldquo;fever blisters.&rdquo; On the other hand, individuals with HSV-2 infection, which normally affects the genital area, usually don&rsquo;t develop sores, or have mild signs that they don&rsquo;t notice or mistake for another skin condition. So, in other words, HSV-1 usually affects the mouth area, while HSV-2 usually affects the genital area, and there are not always outward signs of the virus. But this is not a hard and fast rule, and either virus can set up shop in either location, and can be transmitted by oral-genital or genital-genital contact. And when a herpes outbreak does begin in either area, it can be highly obvious and painful, and a health risk to others.</p>
<h3>How Can Herpes Be Prevented?</h3>
<p>There only sure way that herpes can be prevented is through abstinence. It&rsquo;s easier said than done, but sexual abstinence is the only guaranteed way to avoid contracting any kind of sexually transmitted disease (STD), herpes included. The next best thing is to be in a long-term, mutually monogamous relationship with someone who has been tested (as you have) and is sure to be uninfected. Use of condoms is another way to avoid contracting herpes; however, they are not a guarantee.</p>
<h3>Herpes Is a Very Real National Health Problem<img height="90" alt="" hspace="5" width="345" align="right" vspace="5" border="0" src="/health-articles/files/media/image/oneinfive.jpg" /></h3>
<p>Genital herpes is a pervasive problem in American society. It has been estimated that one in five adolescents and adults in the United States have <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genital_herpes">genital herpes</a>, and herpes also carries a social stigma with it, regardless of how unfair that stigma is. Being sexually active, even with just one person, can lead to the acquiring of genital herpes, which is now believed to be more common than diabetes or asthma. An estimated 1,000,000 people per year contract the viruses that cause herpes, and once the virus is in a person&rsquo;s body, there is no known way to eradicate it.</p>
<h3>What Can Be Done to Stop Herpes?</h3>
<p><img height="82" alt="" hspace="5" width="75" align="left" vspace="5" border="0" src="/health-articles/files/media/image/Acyclovir.jpg" />There is no cure as such for herpes, only ways to suppress future outbreaks and to treat recurring ones. Once a herpes outbreak has begun in a person, the severity of the outbreak and the development of new herpes-related blisters can be lessened through the use of Acyclovir, available online through online pharmacy Viamedic.com. Acyclovir is an oral antiviral medication that can be used for <a href="http://www.viamedic.com/acyclovir.htm">treatment of herpes</a> infections of the genitals, as well as skin and lips, decreasing the pain and itching and promoting healing of blisters.</p>
<p>The vast majority of people infected with herpes are unaware that they are infected. But if and when outward symptoms occur during the initial outbreak, they can be pronounced and severe. As a rule, the primary outbreak occurs within two weeks after transmission of the virus. Other signs and symptoms during the first episode can include more lesions, and flu-like symptoms such as swollen glands and fever. Acyclovir, which can be conveniently and discreetly ordered from Viamedic.com, can address some of these symptoms and speed healing.</p>
<h3>Help Available Through Viamedic.com</h3>
<p>Again, there is no permanent cure for herpes, only medications to treat current outbreaks and suppress future ones. At Viamedic.com, we care about you and your health, sexual and otherwise. We urge you to get all the facts about herpes simplex virus, and if an outbreak occurs, contact the professional staff at Viamedic.com for information about how you might obtain Acyclovir to help relieve some of the symptoms of the outbreak.</p>
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		<title>Everything You Need to Know About Famvir</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:44:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Uses of Famvir Famvir has several uses, but the most common condition it is used for preventing or minimizing the symptoms of genital herpes. But Famvir has other common uses as well. It has proven to be effective on &#8230; <a href="http://www.viamedic.com/health-articles/genital-herpes-treatments/everything-you-need-to-know-about-famvir">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>The Uses of Famvir</h3>
<p><img height="150" alt="" hspace="5" width="87" align="right" vspace="5" border="0" src="/health-articles/files/media/image/famvir_bottle.jpg" />Famvir has several uses, but the most common condition it is used for preventing or minimizing the symptoms of genital herpes. But Famvir has other common uses as well. It has proven to be effective on cold sores because it blocks the herpes virus that causes cold sores from reproducing. In addition, it is an antiviral medication that has been shown to aid in the healing of shingles. In one study, patients who had shingles and took Famvir healed nearly 30 percent sooner than the patients who didn&rsquo;t take the medication. In people over 50, Famvir also shortens the duration of postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). Finally, this medication has also been used in patients with HIV as the only oral antiviral prescription that treats genital herpes.</p>
<h3>Single-Day Famvir</h3>
<p>Famvir is available in a variety of treatments. If you only want to use it for a single outbreak of <a href="http://www.viamedic.com/health-articles/genital-herpes">genital herpes</a>, you can choose Single-Day Famvir. With this treatment, you simply take the tablets as prescribed by your doctor (usually two 500-mg tablets). Do this as soon as you feel an outbreak coming. Take the treatment again in 12 hours for best results. Don&rsquo;t wait, though. Famvir isn&rsquo;t as effective for a genital herpes outbreak if you wait six hours or more after the first symptoms occur. The best part about Single-Day Famvir is that you only need to take it for one day. Famvir prevents the infected cells from reproducing and, as a result, prevents the outward signs of genital herpes.</p>
<h3>Famvir for Frequent Outbreaks</h3>
<p>If you have recurring outbreaks of genital herpes, Famvir offers a daily suppressive treatment that helps reduce the occurrence. Those people who are on this type of treatment generally take one 250-mg tablet of Famvir twice each day for up to one year, but your doctor can give you the most accurate information about what works best in your particular case. This treatment prevents the infected cells in your body from reproducing. As a result, you have fewer (if any) outward signs of genital herpes while on the treatment.</p>
<h3>What to Tell Your Doctor</h3>
<p><img height="115" alt="" hspace="2" width="100" align="left" vspace="2" border="0" src="/health-articles/files/media/image/steth.bmp" />When you discuss the option of Famvir with your physician, be sure that you&rsquo;re honest with them so you can get the best possible treatment for your particular case. Tell your doctor about your lifestyle, the symptoms of your outbreaks, the length and severity of the symptoms and how often you have outbreaks. Also, discuss which one is better &ndash; Single-Day Famvir or the suppressive therapy. If any problems occur during treatment, contact your physician immediately.</p>
<h3>Famvir Side Effects</h3>
<p>As with any medication, Famvir is not without its possible side effects. If any of the following symptoms occur as a result of taking this medication, contact your health care provider as soon as possible:<br />
&bull;&nbsp;Nausea<br />
&bull;&nbsp;Vomiting<br />
&bull;&nbsp;Headache<br />
&bull;&nbsp;Diarrhea<br />
&bull;&nbsp;Severe stomach pain<br />
&bull;&nbsp;Fatigue<br />
&bull;&nbsp;Itching and rashes<br />
&bull;&nbsp;Painful menstrual periods<br />
&bull;&nbsp;Burning<br />
&bull;&nbsp;Numbness<br />
&bull;&nbsp;Tingling in the hands and/or feet</p>
<h3>Where to Get Famvir<img height="68" hspace="5" width="175" align="right" border="0" alt="" src="/health-articles/files/media/image/viamedic.gif" /></h3>
<p>Even if you don&rsquo;t have a prescription from a physician, you can <a href="http://www.viamedic.com/famvir.htm">get Famvir online</a> at&nbsp;Viamedic.com. By answering some simple questions, our physicians can decide if Famvir is right for you and give you a prescription for it without you even going to the doctor. Simply log on to our website and follow the simple instructions so you can save yourself the awkward feeling of dealing with someone face-to-face about this problem.</p>
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		<title>Common Myths About Genital Herpes</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:12:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Eight Common Myths About Genital Herpes Almost every sexually transmitted disease has its own set of myths and bits of misinformation that often lead to its spreading or misunderstanding. Genital herpes is no different. From the methods in which you &#8230; <a href="http://www.viamedic.com/health-articles/genital-herpes-treatments/common-myths-about-genital-herpes">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Eight Common Myths About Genital Herpes</strong></p>
<p>Almost every sexually transmitted disease has its own set of myths and bits of misinformation that often lead to its spreading or misunderstanding. Genital herpes is no different. From the methods in which you can transmit the condition to the actual seriousness of each individual case, genital herpes is one of the more misunderstood STDs being spread today. The problem is that myths get repeated so much and people have a problem deciding what&rsquo;s fact or fiction. Following are some common myths about genital herpes and the actual truth behind it.</p>
<h3><img height="124" hspace="5" width="100" align="right" border="0" alt="" src="/health-articles/files/media/image/holding_hands.bmp" />Genital Herpes Myth #1: You can&rsquo;t spread it if you don&rsquo;t have the symptoms.</h3>
<p>This is probably one of the biggest misconceptions about genital herpes. Many people think that just because they don&rsquo;t have an <a href="http://www.famvir.com/info/recognizing/initial-gh-outbreaks.jsp?usertrack.filter_applied=true&amp;NovaId=7852773803002508729">outbreak</a> at a given time, they can have sex with somebody without spreading the disease to them. But nothing could be further from the truth. Even if you&rsquo;re not having an outbreak, you can still spread genital herpes to your partner through sexual contact and other intimate activities.</p>
<h3><img height="56" hspace="5" width="101" align="left" border="0" alt="" src="/health-articles/files/media/image/crotch_scratch.jpg" />Genital Herpes Myth #2: If you have genital herpes, you&rsquo;ll know it.</h3>
<p>This particular disease doesn&rsquo;t always manifest itself in obvious outward signs. Most people suffer from large cold sores around the mouth and genital area, but not everybody gets these when they have the condition. In fact, 90 percent of the 50 million people infected with herpes don&rsquo;t even know they have it, thus leading to spreading the infection even more.</p>
<h3><img height="118" alt="" hspace="5" width="110" align="right" border="0" src="/health-articles/files/media/image/toilet_seat.jpg" />Genital Herpes Myth #3: You can contract genital herpes from a toilet seat.</h3>
<p>Much like many diseases, the herpes virus dries out once it comes into contact with open air. That means you cannot contract genital herpes from a toilet seat, doorknobs, keyboards or any other similar source.</p>
<h3><img height="110" hspace="5" width="100" align="left" border="0" alt="" src="/health-articles/files/media/image/Acyclovir.jpg" />Genital Herpes Myth #4: Herpes is curable with the right medication.</h3>
<p>Herpes is one of the incurable sexually transmitted diseases. You can get medications at places like Viamedic.com, but the products only prevent outbreaks or minimize the number of outbreaks you have each year.</p>
<h3><img height="59" hspace="5" width="100" align="right" border="0" alt="" src="/health-articles/files/media/image/sperm.bmp" />Genital Herpes Myth #5: Genital herpes could make you infertile.</h3>
<p>Genital herpes does not make you sterile or infertile. If you have genital herpes, though, your doctor may want to check for other sexually transmitted diseases that could make you sterile.</p>
<h3><img height="100" hspace="5" width="100" align="left" border="0" alt="" src="/health-articles/files/media/image/thermometer.jpg" />Genital Herpes Myth #6: Genital herpes makes me susceptible to other diseases and conditions.</h3>
<p>Having genital herpes does not make you more open to other illnesses. Some people with genital herpes, however, do contract cellulitis, a bacterial infection that can enter the body through a herpes sore. This condition generally consists of a rash and fever, but it is simply treated with antibiotics.</p>
<h3><img height="69" hspace="5" width="100" align="right" border="0" alt="" src="/health-articles/files/media/image/cold-sore.jpg" />Genital Herpes Myth #7: Cold sores are not indicative of herpes.</h3>
<p>Cold sores are almost always cause by a type of herpes virus. If you have a cold sore on or around your lips, you could give somebody genital herpes if you have oral sex with them. By the same logic, you can also contract genital herpes by having oral sex with somebody who has cold sores on or around their mouth.</p>
<h3><img height="153" hspace="5" width="100" align="left" border="0" alt="" src="/health-articles/files/media/image/cheating.jpg" />Genital Herpes Myth #8: My partner gave me genital herpes. Therefore s/he must be cheating on me.</h3>
<p>This could be the case, but not always. Many times, genital herpes can have such mild symptoms for some people that they don&rsquo;t even know they have it. As a result, your partner could have contracted the condition from a partner several years ago without even knowing it until now. If you have doubts, have an honest discussion with your partner to get at the root of the problem.</p>
<p>There is one thing you can be sure of if you have genital herpes. You can get a variety of medications that minimize the symptoms and outbreaks at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.viamedic.com">Viamedic.com</a>. With a licensed physician and expert pharmacists on hand, you can get diagnosed and get your medication without even leaving your home.</p>
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