More than 45 million Americans between the ages
of 15 and 74 have the virus that causes genital
herpes. That is one in every five people!
VALTREX® is the only once-a-day prescription
medication proven to suppress future genital herpes
outbreaks.
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Valtrex®
(VALACYCLOVIR-ORAL)
Uses
Valtrex is an antiviral agent used in the treatment
of herpes zoster (shingles), genital herpes and is also
being used for herpes simplex (cold sores).
How to take this medication
Take this medication by mouth as directed. Take all
this medication as prescribed. Do not skip doses or
stop taking this without your doctor's approval. Stopping
therapy too soon may result in ineffective treatment.
Side effects
Nausea, vomiting, headache, loss of appetite, weakness,
stomach pain or dizziness may occur the first several
days as your body adjusts to the medication. If any
of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform
your doctor. Notify your doctor if your condition does
not appear to improve or you experience a worsening
of symptoms while taking Valtrex.
Precautions
Tell your doctor if you have any kidney disease, blood
disorders or if you have any allergies. This medication
should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It
is not known if Valtrex appears in breast milk. Consult
with your doctor before breast-feeding.
Drug interactions
Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription
medication you may take including cimetidine or probenecid.
Notes
Valtrex is most effective if it is started within 48
hours of when the rash first appears.
Miss dose
Try to take each dose at the scheduled time. If you
miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take
it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead,
skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Storage
Store this medication at room temperature between 59
and 77 degrees F (15 to 25 degrees C) away from heat
and light. Keep this and all medications out of the
reach of children.
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