- Jan 08, 2012
My question is is it normal to get a new sore at day 10 on Valtrex and do I need to continu...
valtrex
Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources
What is valtrex?
Valtrex 500 mg Tab
Drug Name: VALACYCLOVIR - ORAL CAPSULE
Other Brand Names: Valtrex
Uses: Valacyclovir is used in children to treat cold sores (herpes labialis) and chickenpox (varicella zoster). It is used in adults to treat cold sores and shingles (herpes zoster). Valacyclovir does not cure these diseases, but it may decrease pain and help sores heal faster. Valacyclovir belongs to a class of medications known as antivirals. Valacyclovir is also used to treat people with genital herpes who are currently having an outbreak. It can also be used to prevent an outbreak (suppressive therapy). This medication helps control symptoms, but does not cure the disease or prevent infection of sexual partners. If you are taking valacyclovir for treatment of genital herpes, it is important to follow safe sex practices to lower the chance of giving herpes to your partner, even if there are no symptoms present. Always use a condom made of latex or polyurethane. When you have symptoms or are experiencing an outbreak, do not have sexual contact with your partner.
Posts on valtrex (90)
- Nov 28, 2011
Does anyone know if it's safer to start valtrex early during a primary infection for genita...
- Jan 18, 2012
I have tried taking Valtrex during an outbreak with the hopes of taking it long-term for su...
- Apr 18, 2011
I don't think this question has been asked before but my apologies if it has.
Q: If I ta...
Ms. Warren,
I just had my primary outbreak (I think) of oral herpes. I used acyclovir, a...
- Mar 07, 2011
My SO erupted w/ some postules a few weeks back (bumps developing into sores, some pus fill...
Confused after Results:
Oct 28th Unprotected intercourse in community hot tub new female p...
I was diagnosed 3 yrs ago with hsv 2 and placed on 500mg for suppressive therapy after my ...
I've been doing a bit of research on how Valtrex works and am wondering if it would offer a...
- Dec 30, 2010
Recently, I unknowingly transmitted my hsv1 (oral) to my longterm girlfriend (genital). I w...
Journals about valtrex(4)
So you've made the decision to go on suppressive therapy with either acyclovir, valtre...
I want to first say thank you doctors for viewing and give the best of your knowledge ...
I still can't believe my doctor never told me that I had oral herpes 4 years. I went i...
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