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which should never be combined with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mebendazole mebendazole] due a risk that, together, they may cause [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1447769/ Stevens-Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis], something about which many doctors and pharmacists may be unaware, especially in the US. | which should never be combined with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mebendazole mebendazole] due a risk that, together, they may cause [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1447769/ Stevens-Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis], something about which many doctors and pharmacists may be unaware, especially in the US. | ||
=== | === Antivirals === | ||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Famciclovir Famciclovir] (Famvir) -- One hookworm host took Famciclovir (500mg) 3 times per day for many months without any noticeable effect on her colony. [https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/884990498223573/?comment_id=885041121551844&offset=0&total_comments=6&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22:%22R%22%7D] | * ✅ [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Famciclovir Famciclovir] (Famvir) -- One hookworm host took Famciclovir (500mg) 3 times per day for many months without any noticeable effect on her colony. [https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/884990498223573/?comment_id=885041121551844&offset=0&total_comments=6&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22:%22R%22%7D] | ||
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valtrex Valaciclovir/valacyclovir] (Valtrex, Zelitrex) -- This antiviral drug was taken by one worm host for a week without any adverse effect on his hookworms or whipworms. | * ✅ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valtrex Valaciclovir/valacyclovir] (Valtrex, Zelitrex) -- This antiviral drug was taken by one worm host for a week without any adverse effect on his hookworms or whipworms. | ||
* ❌ Nitazoxanide (See separate entry under Anthelminthics) | * ❌ Nitazoxanide (See separate entry under Anthelminthics) | ||