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Total Zovirax reports: 232.
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Reported deaths: 14    Reported hospitalizations: 118.
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FDA Reported Zovirax Side Effects: renal failure acute, depressed level of consciousness, disorientation, confusional state, dizziness, pyrexia, nausea, dysarthria, blood creatinine increased, restlessness, vomiting.
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Zovirax Side Effects Report #5428837-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ZOVIRAX problem on July 13, 2006. Female patient, 35 years of age, was diagnosed with genital herpes and was treated with ZOVIRAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: herpes virus infection. ZOVIRAX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Zovirax Side Effects Report #5428840-0
ZOVIRAX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 27, 2006. Male patient, 48 years of age, was treated with ZOVIRAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: therapeutic response decreased. ZOVIRAX dosage: 400MG VARIABLE DOSE. Patient recovered.

Zovirax Side Effects Report #5428841-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ZOVIRAX problem on Sept 29, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with genital herpes and was treated with ZOVIRAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diarrhoea, hepatic enzyme increased. ZOVIRAX dosage: 200MG AS REQUIRED. Patient recovered.

Zovirax Side Effects Report #5428843-6
ZOVIRAX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 21, 2006. Male patient, 36 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes simplex and was treated with ZOVIRAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: oral herpes, oral pain, stomatitis. ZOVIRAX dosage: 400MG TWICE PER DAY. Patient recovered.

Zovirax Side Effects Report #5428845-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ZOVIRAX problem on Apr 18, 2007. Male patient, 49 years of age, was treated with ZOVIRAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: infection. ZOVIRAX dosage: 400MG FOUR TIMES PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with ACTIFED. Patient recovered.

Zovirax Side Effects Report #5428848-5
ZOVIRAX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 25, 2007. Female patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes simplex and was treated with ZOVIRAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: urine odour abnormal. ZOVIRAX dosage: 400MG TWICE PER DAY. Patient recovered.

Zovirax Side Effects Report #5428969-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ZOVIRAX problem on Aug 17, 2006. Female patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with genital herpes and was treated with ZOVIRAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: tremor. ZOVIRAX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Zovirax Side Effects Report #5429487-2
ZOVIRAX problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Aug 23, 2007. Male patient, 66 years of age, weighting 152.1 lb, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with ZOVIRAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: altered state of consciousness, amnesia, disorientation, encephalopathy, myoclonus, retrograde amnesia, somnolence. ZOVIRAX dosage: 250MG THREE TIMES PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with LOXONIN, CYTOTEC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Zovirax Side Effects Report #5430988-1
Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE reported ZOVIRAX problem on Aug 29, 2007. Male patient, 47 years of age, was treated with ZOVIRAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood alkaline phosphatase increased, cholestasis, hepatocellular damage. ZOVIRAX dosage: 800MG THREE TIMES PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with HYPNOVEL, FENTANYL, HEMISUCCINATE D, ACTRAPID, HEPARIN, ROCEPHIN, ROVAMYCINE, TEGELINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Zovirax Side Effects Report #5430992-3
ZOVIRAX problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Aug 24, 2007. Male patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes ophthalmic and was treated with ZOVIRAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: application site irritation, corneal transplant. ZOVIRAX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Zovirax Side Effects Report #5430997-2
Physician from JAPAN reported ZOVIRAX problem on Aug 23, 2007. Female patient, 32 years of age, weighting 99.21 lb, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with ZOVIRAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: azotaemia, nephritis, oedema, urinary retention, vomiting. ZOVIRAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VALTREX. Patient recovered.

Zovirax Side Effects Report #5441969-6
ZOVIRAX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from ISRAEL on Sept 03, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with ZOVIRAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: ascites, asthenia, dysphonia, nausea, oedema, pruritus. ZOVIRAX dosage: 850MG FIVE TIMES PER DAY. Patient recovered.

Zovirax Side Effects Report #5441971-4
Pharmacist from JAPAN reported ZOVIRAX problem on Aug 28, 2007. Female patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster, dizziness, pain and was treated with ZOVIRAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: agitation, anorexia, confusional state, dizziness, dysarthria, dyslalia, nausea, nervous system disorder, nystagmus. ZOVIRAX dosage: 250MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with VALTREX, MEYLON, LOXONIN, ISALON, METHYCOBAL, MERISLON, NAUZELIN, ASPIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Zovirax Side Effects Report #5441975-1
ZOVIRAX problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Aug 24, 2007. Female patient, 51 years of age, weighting 83.78 lb, was diagnosed with herpes simplex, metabolic acidosis, blood phosphorus decreased and was treated with ZOVIRAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: condition aggravated, delirium, disorientation, dysarthria, encephalopathy, gait disturbance, haemodialysis, herpes simplex, muscular weakness. ZOVIRAX dosage: 175MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with VALTREX, FUROSEMIDE, TRICHLORMETHIAZIDE, OLMETEC, ADALAT, SIMAVASTATIN, BICARBONATE, CALTAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Zovirax Side Effects Report #5444918-X
Physician from FRANCE reported ZOVIRAX problem on Aug 30, 2007. Male patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes ophthalmic and was treated with ZOVIRAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: application site irritation, corneal transplant. ZOVIRAX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Zovirax Side Effects Report #5444921-X
ZOVIRAX problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Aug 31, 2007. Male patient, 66 years of age, weighting 152.1 lb, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with ZOVIRAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: altered state of consciousness, amnesia, disorientation, encephalopathy, myoclonus, retrograde amnesia, somnolence. ZOVIRAX dosage: 250MG THREE TIMES PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with LOXONIN, CYTOTEC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Zovirax Side Effects Report #5444925-7
Physician from JAPAN reported ZOVIRAX problem on Aug 31, 2007. Female patient, 32 years of age, weighting 99.21 lb, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with ZOVIRAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: azotaemia, nephritis, oedema, urinary retention, vomiting. ZOVIRAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VALTREX. Patient recovered.

Zovirax Side Effects Report #5444927-0
ZOVIRAX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Aug 28, 2007. Female patient, 85 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with ZOVIRAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pancytopenia, platelet count decreased. ZOVIRAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZELITREX, AUGMENTIN, OXACILLIN, LYRICA, TRAMADOL HYDROCHLORIDE AND ACETAMINOPHEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Zovirax Side Effects Report #5446358-6
Physician from JAPAN reported ZOVIRAX problem on Aug 31, 2007. Female patient, 80 years of age, weighting 97.00 lb, was diagnosed with oral herpes and was treated with ZOVIRAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: renal tubular disorder. ZOVIRAX dosage: 200MG FOUR TIMES PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with FAMOTIDINE, MUCOSTA, ACTONEL, ROCALTROL, PREDONINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Zovirax Side Effects Report #5446359-8
ZOVIRAX problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Aug 31, 2007. Female patient, 51 years of age, weighting 83.78 lb, was diagnosed with herpes simplex, metabolic acidosis, blood phosphorus decreased and was treated with ZOVIRAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: delirium, disorientation, dysarthria, encephalopathy, gait disturbance, herpes simplex, muscular weakness, poriomania, restlessness. ZOVIRAX dosage: 175MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with VALTREX, FUROSEMIDE, TRICHLORMETHIAZIDE, OLMETEC, ADALAT, SIMAVASTATIN, BICARBONATE, CALTAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Zovirax Side Effects Report #5447519-2
Physician from JAPAN reported ZOVIRAX problem on Sept 06, 2007. Male patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with ZOVIRAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: delirium, dyslalia. ZOVIRAX dosage: 200MG VARIABLE DOSE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Zovirax Side Effects Report #5448734-4
ZOVIRAX problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Sept 04, 2007. Male patient, 66 years of age, weighting 152.1 lb, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with ZOVIRAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: altered state of consciousness, amnesia, disorientation, encephalopathy, myoclonus, retrograde amnesia, somnolence. ZOVIRAX dosage: 250MG THREE TIMES PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with LOXONIN, CYTOTEC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Zovirax Side Effects Report #5448738-1
Physician from JAPAN reported ZOVIRAX problem on Sept 07, 2007. Female patient, 14 years of age, weighting 83.56 lb, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with ZOVIRAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaphylactic reaction, conjunctival hyperaemia, cough, diarrhoea, dyspnoea, hyperventilation, nausea, pruritus, pyrexia. ZOVIRAX dosage: 200MG PER DAY. Patient recovered.

Zovirax Side Effects Report #5451422-1
ZOVIRAX problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Sept 06, 2007. Female patient, 80 years of age, was treated with ZOVIRAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: nervous system disorder, renal failure acute. ZOVIRAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VALTREX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Zovirax Side Effects Report #5453860-X
Physician from JAPAN reported ZOVIRAX problem on Sept 11, 2007. Female patient, 51 years of age, weighting 83.78 lb, was diagnosed with herpes simplex, metabolic acidosis, blood phosphorus decreased and was treated with ZOVIRAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: altered state of consciousness, delirium, disorientation, dysarthria, encephalopathy, gait disturbance, muscular weakness, poriomania, restlessness. ZOVIRAX dosage: 175MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with VALTREX, FUROSEMIDE, TRICHLORMETHIAZIDE, OLMETEC, ADALAT, SIMAVASTATIN, BICARBONATE, CALTAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Zovirax Side Effects Report #5459502-1
ZOVIRAX problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Sept 13, 2007. Female patient, 80 years of age, weighting 103.8 lb, was diagnosed with oral herpes, polyneuropathy and was treated with ZOVIRAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: delirium, disorientation, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, hypokalaemia, hyponatraemia, nausea, pyrexia, renal tubular disorder, restlessness. ZOVIRAX dosage: 200MG FOUR TIMES PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with PREDONINE, FAMOTIDINE, MUCOSTA, ACTONEL, ROCALTROL, RIVOTRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Zovirax Side Effects Report #5459510-0
Pharmacist from UNITED KINGDOM reported ZOVIRAX problem on Sept 11, 2007. Male patient, 31 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes simplex and was treated with ZOVIRAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: macrocytosis. ZOVIRAX dosage: 400MG TWICE PER DAY. Patient recovered.

Zovirax Side Effects Report #5463180-5
ZOVIRAX problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Sept 14, 2007. Male patient, 61 years of age, weighting 181.4 lb, was diagnosed with antiviral prophylaxis and was treated with ZOVIRAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: convulsion, dysarthria, fatigue, loss of consciousness, tremor. ZOVIRAX dosage: 400MG THREE TIMES PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with DECADRON, DEPAKOTE ER, ACYCLOVIR, FOLIC ACID, BACTRIM, OSCAL D. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Zovirax Side Effects Report #5464292-2
Pharmacist from JAPAN reported ZOVIRAX problem on Sept 14, 2007. Female patient, 70 years of age, was treated with ZOVIRAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: depressed level of consciousness, polyuria, somnolence. ZOVIRAX dosage: 400MG ALTERNATE DAYS. Patient recovered.

Zovirax Side Effects Report #5465789-1
ZOVIRAX problem was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Sept 19, 2007. Male patient, 31 years of age, weighting 154.3 lb, was treated with ZOVIRAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: accidental exposure, aggression, mydriasis, pyrexia. ZOVIRAX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Zovirax Side Effects Report #5471040-9
Consumer or non-health professional from FINLAND reported ZOVIRAX problem on Sept 24, 2007. Male patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with mucosal ulceration and was treated with ZOVIRAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: confusional state, depressed level of consciousness, fluid retention, pain. ZOVIRAX dosage: 325MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with CALCICHEW, LINATIL, VITAMIN B, FUNGIZONE, NEUPOGEN, MERONEM, PANTOPRAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Zovirax Side Effects Report #5473075-9
ZOVIRAX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Sept 18, 2007. Male patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with ZOVIRAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: altered state of consciousness, blister, dialysis, dizziness, dysarthria, dyslalia, motor dysfunction, rash, somnolence. ZOVIRAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VALTREX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

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