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| Prescription Valtrex Drug Information |
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Valtrex Uses? |
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Valtrex is used to treat herpes simplex (cold sores), genital herpes, and herpes zoster (shingles). It is the only antiviral product you take once a day, and has been shown to be effective in preventing new outbreaks of genital herpes in adults who have normal immune systems. The medication works by interrupting the herpes virus' duplication process. |
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Valtrex Directions? |
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Swallow Valtrex whole. Read and follow all instructions and take your entire prescription. You should be careful not to miss any doses or quit taking the medicine without your doctor's knowledge. Doing so will mean your prescription is less effective. |
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Valtrex Side Effects? |
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If you plan to take Valtrex, your doctor should know if your immune system is not normal due to a bone marrow or kidney transplant or advanced HIV disease.
Potential side effects associated with Valtrex include loss of appetite, nausea, weakness, headache, stomach pain, vomiting, or dizziness. These are temporary and should disappear once your body becomes adjusted to the medication. Talk to your doctor if they persist.
If you have taken Valtrex for a while and your symptoms have not improved or have even gotten worse, call your doctor. |
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Valtrex Warnings? |
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Valtrex has been proven to be safe for most who take it. Before prescribing it, your doctor will want to know if you have any history of blood disorders, allergies, or kidney disease. If you are pregnant, talk to your doctor before taking Valtrex. It should only be used by pregnant women when there is a clear need that outweighs the risks. Nursing women should talk to their doctor before taking Valtrex while breastfeeding. |
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Valtrex Drug Interactions? |
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If you plan to take Valtrex, your doctor needs to know about all other medications you regularly use, especially Cimetidine and Probenecid. |
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Valtrex Missed Dose? |
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You should not try to make up for missed doses of Valtrex. After skipping a dose, just continue with your scheduled dosage. Try to take each pill right at the scheduled time. |
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Valtrex Storage? |
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Keep Valtrex at room temperature of between 59 and 77 degrees F (15 to 25 degrees C) and not in places that are moist or sunlit. Store Valtrex out of the reach of children. |
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Anything Else I Should Know About Valtrex? |
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Only healthy adults should take the prescription Valtrex. It's still possible to spread herpes even while taking this medication.
If Valtrex is being used to treat cold sores, it should only be used for one day, and two doses at least twelve hours apart. |
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NOTE: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before taking the product. |
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