Taking Famciclovir 500mg for herpies.  It is prescribed to take 3 pills by mouth at first sign of outbreak.  I have had 2 breakouts in the last month and have taken a total of 6 pills (2 doses). My last dose taken was 5 days ago.  My breakout has moved from one leg to the other.  Should I take another dose? Is it safe?
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, As you are having recurrent herpes infection which should be managed properly. The herpes virus will remain dormant in the nerve root ganglion, whenever there is a decreased immunity this will activate and produce the symptoms. I would suggest you to follow1. Take antiviral Chat Doctor. 2. Apply Calamine lotion on the lesions3.NSAIDs like Ibuprofen to reduce the pain.4. Multi vitamins, once daily for 30 days. Thank you.