Famvir Side Effects

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Famvir Side Effects Report #5202113-3
Health Professional from GREECE reported Famvir side effect on Jan 04, 2007. Male patient, 90 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with Famvir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: agitation, insomnia. Famvir dosage: 250 MG, BID.




Famvir Side Effects Report #5228550-9
Famvir side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRALIA on Jan 24, 2007. Female patient, 54 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with Famvir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: headache , muscle spasms. Famvir dosage: 250 MG, TID. During the same period patient was treated with VITAMIN CAP, CALCIUM.

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Famvir Side Effects Report #5240333-2
Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRALIA reported Famvir side effect on Feb 06, 2007. Female patient, 43 years of age, was treated with Famvir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bradycardia, chest discomfort, heart rate abnormal. Famvir dosage: 500 MG DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with DEXAMETHASONE, METHOTREXATE, ALLOPURINOL, ZOFRAN, FLUCONAZOLE, OXYCONTIN.



Famvir Side Effects Report #5240342-3
Famvir side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from CANADA on Feb 05, 2007. Male patient, 42 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with Famvir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: deafness, tinnitus . Famvir dosage: 500 MG, BID.




Famvir Side Effects Report #5245113-X
Physician from AUSTRALIA reported Famvir side effect on Feb 12, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with Famvir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: creatinine renal clearance decreased, diarrhoea, renal impairment, transplant failure. Famvir dosage: 250 MG, QD.



Famvir Side Effects Report #5268471-9
Famvir side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 06, 2007. Female patient, 23 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes simplex  and was treated with Famvir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain upper, asthenia, hypoaesthesia, inflammation, muscle spasms, respiratory rate increased, skin discolouration, syncope. Famvir dosage: unknown.



Famvir Side Effects Report #5270956-6
Pharmacist from CANADA reported Famvir side effect on Mar 08, 2007. Male patient, 42 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with Famvir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: deafness, tinnitus . Famvir dosage: 500 MG, BID.



Famvir Side Effects Report #5276071-X
Famvir side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from RUSSIAN FEDERATION on Mar 13, 2007. Female patient, 79 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with Famvir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: disease progression, pruritus, senile pruritus. Famvir dosage: 500 MG, TID.



Famvir Side Effects Report #5279047-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Famvir side effect on Mar 13, 2007. Female patient, 35 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes simplex  and was treated with Famvir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: caesarean section, normal newborn. Famvir dosage: 125 MG, BID.




Famvir Side Effects Report #5282884-0
Famvir side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 20, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with Famvir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anuria, swelling face. Famvir dosage: 500 MG, UNK.



Famvir Side Effects Report #5300416-5
Pharmacist from CANADA reported Famvir side effect on Apr 05, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with herpes simplex  and was treated with Famvir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: syncope. Famvir dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized.



Famvir Side Effects Report #5304238-0
Famvir side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 19, 2007. Female patient, weighting 110.0 lb, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with Famvir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: condition aggravated, herpes zoster, pharmaceutical product counterfeit. Famvir dosage: 500 MG TWICE A DAY PO.



Famvir Side Effects Report #5316456-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Famvir side effect on Apr 23, 2007. Female patient, 23 years of age, weighting 110.0 lb, was diagnosed with herpes simplex , contraception and was treated with Famvir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain upper, asthenia, cyanosis, dizziness , hydronephrosis, hypoaesthesia, inflammation, muscle spasms, nephritis. Famvir dosage: 1500 MG, ONCE/SINGLE. During the same period patient was treated with LOESTRIN. Patient was hospitalized.



Famvir Side Effects Report #5338075-8
Famvir side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from CANADA on May 18, 2007. Female patient, 47 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with Famvir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: paraesthesia. Famvir dosage: 500 MG, TID FOR 7 DAYS. During the same period patient was treated with ATIVAN.




Famvir Side Effects Report #5370030-4
Health Professional from NETHERLANDS reported Famvir side effect on June 15, 2007. Female patient, 17 years of age, weighting 141.1 lb, was diagnosed with keratitis herpetic and was treated with Famvir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hepatitis . Famvir dosage: 500 MG, TID. During the same period patient was treated with IBUPROFEN.



Famvir Side Effects Report #5371661-8
Famvir side effect was reported by a Health Professional from SPAIN on June 25, 2007. Female patient, 80 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with Famvir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: agranulocytosis. Famvir dosage: 750 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with NOLOTIL, OLMETEC. Patient was hospitalized.



Famvir Side Effects Report #5088266-9
Physician from UNITED STATES reported Famvir side effect on Aug 23, 2006. Male patient, 81 years of age, weighting 200.0 lb, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with Famvir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, irritability. Famvir dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized.



Famvir Side Effects Report #5126132-0
Famvir side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 09, 2006. Female patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with Famvir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, dialysis , post herpetic neuralgia, renal failure. Famvir dosage: 500 MG , TID , ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with WARFARIN, BYETTA. Patient was hospitalized.



Famvir Side Effects Report #5126133-2
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported Famvir side effect on Apr 20, 2006. Female patient, 85 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with Famvir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state. Famvir dosage: unknown.




Famvir Side Effects Report #5106615-X
Famvir side effect was reported by a Physician from CANADA on July 27, 2006. Female patient, 89 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with Famvir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, delirium, disorientation, headache , urinary tract infection . Famvir dosage: 500 MG, TID. During the same period patient was treated with LOSEC, METHOTREXATE, ACTONEL, TIMOPTIC, ALTACE, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Patient was hospitalized.



Famvir Side Effects Report #5132651-3
Physician from NETHERLANDS reported Famvir side effect on Oct 09, 2006. Female patient, 46 years of age, weighting 132.3 lb, was diagnosed with herpes simplex  and was treated with Famvir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: haemoglobin decreased, leukopenia, platelet count decreased. Famvir dosage: 500 MG, TID. During the same period patient was treated with MICROGYNON, NYSTATIN, TAVEGYL, XYLOCAINE, OXAZEPAM, DUSPATAL, PANTOZOL. Patient was hospitalized.



Famvir Side Effects Report #5141951-2
Famvir side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from AUSTRIA on Oct 18, 2006. Female patient, child 9 years of age, was treated with Famvir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: convulsion. Famvir dosage: 125 MG, QID.



Famvir Side Effects Report #5158441-3
Health Professional from GREECE reported Famvir side effect on Nov 17, 2006. Male patient, 90 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with Famvir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: agitation, insomnia. Famvir dosage: 250 MG, BID.



Famvir Side Effects Report #5158453-X
Famvir side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Nov 16, 2006. Female patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes simplex  and was treated with Famvir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: palpitations. Famvir dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ANTIHYPERTENSIVES.




Famvir Side Effects Report #5168732-8
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported Famvir side effect on Nov 30, 2006. Female patient, 41 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes simplex  and was treated with Famvir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abortion spontaneous. Famvir dosage: unknown.



Famvir Side Effects Report #5175868-4
Famvir side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Nov 16, 2006. Female patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes simplex  and was treated with Famvir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: palpitations. Famvir dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ANTIHYPERTENSIVES.



Famvir Side Effects Report #5179119-6
Physician from GERMANY reported Famvir side effect on Dec 11, 2006. Female patient, 82 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with Famvir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: skin ulcer, superinfection. Famvir dosage: unknown.



Famvir Side Effects Report #5179122-6
Famvir side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Dec 14, 2006. Male patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster, asthma  and was treated with Famvir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: erythema multiforme. Famvir dosage: 750 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with BETAMETHASONE VALERATE, FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE, VENTOLIN.



Famvir Side Effects Report #5185341-5
Physician from AUSTRALIA reported Famvir side effect on Dec 14, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with Famvir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: creatinine renal clearance decreased, diarrhoea, transplant failure. Famvir dosage: 250 MG, QD.




Famvir Side Effects Report #5386249-2
Famvir side effect was reported by a Health Professional from NETHERLANDS on July 05, 2007. Female patient, 17 years of age, weighting 141.1 lb, was diagnosed with keratitis herpetic and was treated with Famvir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, chromaturia, fatigue, gamma-glutamyltransferase increased, hepatitis , hyperhidrosis, syncope. Famvir dosage: 500 MG, TID. During the same period patient was treated with IBUPROFEN.



Famvir Side Effects Report #5391408-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported Famvir side effect on July 10, 2007. Female patient, 86 years of age, weighting 135.8 lb, was diagnosed with herpes zoster, cardiovascular event prophylaxis, hyperlipidaemia, hypertension, vertigo and was treated with Famvir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness , headache , loss of consciousness, nausea . Famvir dosage: 750MG. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, BENDROFLUMETHIAZIDE, BETAHISTINE.



Famvir Side Effects Report #5393280-X
Famvir side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRALIA on July 12, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with Famvir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ageusia, balance disorder, eyelid disorder, hypoaesthesia oral, nervous system disorder. Famvir dosage: 250 MG, TID.



Famvir Side Effects Report #5403626-1
Consumer or non-health professional from RUSSIAN FEDERATION reported Famvir side effect on July 23, 2007. Female patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with Famvir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: gait disturbance, herpes zoster, muscle spasms, oedema peripheral, pain in extremity. Famvir dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DETRALEX.



Famvir Side Effects Report #5473436-8
Famvir side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 05, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with Famvir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hallucination. Famvir dosage: 500 MG, TID, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with COZAAR, COREG, PLAVIX, CRESTOR, ASPIRIN.




Famvir Side Effects Report #5473438-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Famvir side effect on June 07, 2007. Female patient, 83 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with Famvir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatinine increased, blood urea increased, disorientation, lethargy, renal failure acute. Famvir dosage: 500 MG, TID, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized.



Famvir Side Effects Report #5446500-7
Famvir side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on Aug 27, 2007. Female patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes simplex  and was treated with Famvir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: osteoarthritis . Famvir dosage: unknown.



Famvir Side Effects Report #5452188-1
Consumer or non-health professional from RUSSIAN FEDERATION reported Famvir side effect on Sept 07, 2007. Female patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with Famvir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: gait disturbance, herpes zoster, muscle spasms, oedema peripheral, pain in extremity. Famvir dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DETRALEX.



Famvir Side Effects Report #5500928-5
Famvir side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 23, 2007. Male patient, 79 years of age, was treated with Famvir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: memory impairment. Famvir dosage: 500MG Q8H.



Famvir Side Effects Report #5509640-X
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported Famvir side effect on Oct 29, 2007. Male patient, 79 years of age, weighting 143.0 lb, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with Famvir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: memory impairment. Famvir dosage: 500MG Q8H.




Famvir Side Effects Report #5514059-1
Famvir side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 09, 2007. Female patient, weighting 154.0 lb, was treated with Famvir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: heart rate increased, hyperventilation. Famvir dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PAXIL. Patient was hospitalized.



Famvir Side Effects Report #5577634-4
Health Professional from ITALY reported Famvir side effect on Dec 21, 2007. Male patient, 34 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with Famvir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anger, diarrhoea, hallucination, tachycardia. Famvir dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized.



Famvir Side Effects Report #5640545-X
Famvir side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 18, 2008. Female patient, 45 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster, influenza like illness and was treated with Famvir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain upper, chest pain , chills, disease recurrence, hepatitis , influenza like illness, liver function test abnormal, myalgia, pyrexia. Famvir dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with REBIF, PROVIGIL, ADVIL, VALTREX. Patient was hospitalized.



Famvir Side Effects Report #5640553-9
Consumer or non-health professional from reported Famvir side effect on Feb 15, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with oral herpes and was treated with Famvir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: fall , multiple fractures, muscular weakness. Famvir dosage: 500 MG X 3 STAT.



Famvir Side Effects Report #5706013-1
Famvir side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRALIA on Apr 04, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with oral herpes and was treated with Famvir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: fall , multiple fractures, muscular weakness, oral herpes. Famvir dosage: 500 MG X 3 STAT.



Famvir Side Effects Report #5718754-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Famvir side effect on Apr 18, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with genital herpes and was treated with Famvir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthritis , back pain , blood immunoglobulin a decreased, burning sensation, cerebrovascular disorder, cluster headache, discomfort. Famvir dosage: 125 MG, BID. During the same period patient was treated with FLEXERIL, NEXIUM, RESTORIL.



Famvir Side Effects Report #5729396-5
Famvir side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SPAIN on Apr 28, 2008. Female patient, 84 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with Famvir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: disorientation, dysarthria, dysphagia, malaise. Famvir dosage: 750 MG, DAILY.



Famvir Side Effects Report #5734647-7
Consumer or non-health professional from reported Famvir side effect on May 01, 2008. Female patient, 35 years of age, was diagnosed with oral herpes and was treated with Famvir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, liver function test abnormal, pneumonia . Famvir dosage: 125 MG, BID FOR 5 DAYS.



Famvir Side Effects Report #5738619-8
Famvir side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRALIA on May 07, 2008. Male patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with Famvir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: angioedema. Famvir dosage: 250 MG, TID. Patient was hospitalized.



Famvir Side Effects Report #5738621-6
Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRALIA reported Famvir side effect on May 07, 2008. Male patient, 48 years of age, was treated with Famvir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, depression , fatigue, headache , lethargy. Famvir dosage: unknown.




Famvir Side Effects Report #5738622-8
Famvir side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRALIA on May 07, 2008. Female patient, 40 years of age, weighting 158.7 lb, was treated with Famvir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest pain , palpitations. Famvir dosage: 750 MG/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with DAONIL, DIABEX, PROPULSID, TETREX, VENTOLIN, ZANTAC.

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