Ummm?

Mom wanted me to see how high Acylovir can be dosed.  She thinks she needs more to control mouth sores from the jaw infection issue.   Her  GP had her try it and she thought it was doing well to prevent new sores in her mouth.  

Geez a lot of these side effects mach up with her lung issues she has been having lately and I can't help but wonder if her GP tends to hand her prescriptions as an easy way to satisfy her.    Well if the drug is not what is making her sick the one thing said HIV/AIDS patients have taken it for up to 6 years.   Of course HIV/AIDS.  Docs are less worried about long term organ damage.   Seriously I need that instruction manual.

What side effects can this medication cause?

Acyclovir may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• upset stomach
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• dizziness
• tiredness
• agitation
• pain, especially in the joints
• hair loss
• changes in vision

Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

• hives
• rash or blisters
• itching
• difficulty breathing or swallowing
• swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
• hoarseness
• fast heartbeat
• weakness
• pale skin
• difficulty sleeping
• fever, sore throat, chills, cough, and other signs of infection
• unusual bruising or bleeding
• blood in the urine
• stomach pain or cramps
• bloody diarrhea
• decreased urination
• headache
• hallucinations (seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist)
• confusion
• aggressive behavior
• difficulty speaking
• numbness, burning, or tingling in the arms or legs
• temporary inability to move parts of your body
• shaking of a part of your body that you cannot control
• seizures
• loss of consciousness