Order Yours Today | Valtrex® 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).
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Common Brand Name(s)
Valtrex Caplet
Uses
This medicine is used to treat shingles and to treat
or suppress genital herpes.
Valtrex Contraindications
Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to
any ingredient in this medicine or similar medications.
How to Use Valtrex
How much medicine you take and how often you take
Valtrex depends on many factors, including the condition
being treated, your age, and weight. If you have
any questions about the amount and/or frequency
of the medicine you are taking, talk with your health
care provider. This medicine may be taken without
regard to meals. This genital herpes medication
should be taken at the earliest sign or symptom
of shingles or genital herpes and is most effective
when started within 48 hours of the start of the
shingles or the first episode of genital herpes.
Take this medicine within 24 hours of recurrent
episodes of genital herpes. This medicine may not
work after 72 hours past onset of shingles or genital
herpes or after 24 hours past the onset of recurring
genital herpes. It may not be effective in suppressing
genital herpes beyond 1 year. This medication is
not a cure for genital herpes. You should avoid
contact with lesions or sexual intercourse to avoid
infecting sexual partners. Valtrex may cause dizziness.
Use caution while driving or performing other tasks
requiring alertness, coordination, or physical dexterity.
Do not stop taking this genital herpes medication
without checking with your doctor. Patients with
previous medical conditions should talk with their
health care provider before taking this medication.
Do not take more medicine than prescribed unless
advised to do so by your doctor or health care provider.
This includes any herbal preparations or dietary
supplements. Do not take any other over-the-counter
or prescription medications without talking with
your doctor.
Valtrex Side Effects
Every medicine can cause side effects, but many
people have no, or minor, side effects. Tell your
doctor or pharmacist if any of the following occurs
while taking Valtrex: Severe- Unusual bleeding or
bruising. Common- Nausea; headache; vomiting; dizziness;
stomach pain; painful menstruation;joint pain; depression.
Valtrex Precautions
Before using Valtrex, tell your health care provider
about any of the following: if you are pregnant,
planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding; if
you are taking any prescription medicine, nonprescription
medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement;
if you have a weakened immune system; if you have
impaired kidney function; if you have any other
medical condition
Notes
If you have any questions about your genital herpes
medication, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist,
or health care provider.
Missed Dose
If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible.
If several hours have passed or if it is nearing
time for the next dose, do not double the dose to
catch up, unless advised by your doctor. If more
than one dose is missed, contact your doctor or
pharmacist.
Storage
Store tablets between 59 and 77 degrees F.
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