| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shingles (herpes zoster) | 141 | 90 | |
| Genital herpes | 129 | 24 | |
| Cold sores (fever blisters) | 66 | 34 | |
| Postherpetic neuralgia | 52 | 2 | |
| Herpes simplex virus infection | 45 | 4 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Diarrhea | 5 | |
| Headaches | 5 | |
| Nausea | 4 | |
| Fatigue | 3 | |
| Drowsiness | 2 | |
| Acute renal failure | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 8 | |
| Moderate | 13 | |
| Mild | 26 | |
| None | 178 |
Member evaluations
andysmee
evaluated on Sep 27, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for herpes outbreak: Slight
- Side effects: None
Snorkie
evaluated on Sep 17, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for shingles (herpes zoster): Major
- Side effects: Mild
1955chevy
evaluated on Apr 17, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for shingles (herpes zoster): Moderate
- Side effects: None