Brivudine (Zostex, Mevir, Brivir)

[Treeman]

HI, I'm in the UK and brivudine is not available. I know it's available across Europe. If you're in Europe, is this available across the counter or prescription only?

Thanks.

 

[JES]

The only orally taken antiviral that is available here in Finland over the counter is acyclovir/valacyclovir since a couple of years ago.

Wikipedia says: Brivudine is approved for use in a number of European countries including Austria, Belgium, Germany, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Spain and Switzerland.

I think it's not available at all over here even for prescription and I think doctors don't prescribe this antiviral much anymore.

 

[Treeman]

Hi, I think it's prescription only in Europe.

I've been looking at online pharmacies but no luck. Anyone ever bought this? Thanks

 

[Dude]

Hi, I think it's prescription only in Europe.

I've been looking at online pharmacies but no luck. Anyone ever bought this? Thanks

I read one case where a person had a temporary remission while taking this drug. So i also tried to source it, but no luck there.

 

[Treeman]

I read one case where a person had a temporary remission while taking this drug. So i also tried to source it, but no luck there.

I have persistent shingles and the NHS believe it's resistant to all the medication they have for it.

I'll keep searching, I think I have found an opportunity to get it, I'll see how it progresses.

p.s. one of my favourite movies is, The Big Lewbowski, DUDE!