Valtrex Patient Information |
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 Valtrex is a
prescription pill approved by the FDA that gives you two treatment choices for managing genital
herpes: "outbreak therapy" with 3-day dosing or "suppressive therapy" with once-a-day dosing.
And it's the #1 prescribed herpes medication. Valtrex disrupts the process by which the herpes
virus reproduces itself and spreads to other cells in the body. This helps to keep the virus
inactive, or "sleeping". There is no generic substitute for Valtrex®.
Valtrex Patient Information
Valtrex®
(Valacyclovir-Oral)
VALTREX 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 VALTREX:
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.
VALTREX 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.
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.
VALTREX INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take
including cimetidine or probenecid.
VALTREX MISSED DOSE AND OVERDOSE
Valtrex Missed 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.
Valtrex Overdose :
Caution should be exercised to prevent
inadvertent Valtrex overdose. Precipitation of acyclovir in renal tubules may occur when
the solubility (2.5 mg/mL) is exceeded in the intratubular fluid. In the event of acute
renal failure and anuria, the patient may benefit from hemodialysis until renal function
is restored.
NOTES:
Valtrex is most effective if it is started within 48 hours of when the rash first
appears.
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.
IMPORTANT NOTE
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to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease. Please consult a licensed health care
provider regarding your medical condition.
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