valtrex

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What is valtrex?

Generic Name: valacyclovir
Other Brand Names: valacyclovir
Valacyclovir is an antiviral drug. It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus so that the body can fight off the infection. Valacyclovir will not cure herpes, but it can lessen the symptoms of the infection.
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses in adults and children. Illnesses caused by herpes viruses include genital herpes, cold sores, shingles, and chickenpox.
Valacyclovir is used to treat cold sores in children who are at least 12 years old, and to treat chickenpox in children who are at least 2 years old.
Valacyclovir may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Posts on valtrex (57)

Hi My sexual partner of several months has tested positive for HSV-2. This after I sta...
I was diagnosed w/ HSV-2 herpes (Whitlows) on one of my middle fingers via a cell culture i...
I had a severe outbreak of Herpes Simplex 2 about 4 weeks ago, & promptly jumped on the Val...
over the summer (two seprete instances) i have had cold sores (hsv 1) on the back of my thr...
I was dx-ed with CFIDS due to my neurological/pain symptoms along with my bloodwork that sh...
Hi, About 1 month ago, I went to a routine exam and asked to be tested for everything, ...
I am currently taking Valtrex to treat an unfortunate case of shingles. I am planning on ge...
Like most I cannot afford Valtrex any more. I have switched to Acyclovir. I've used it eff...
Like most I cannot afford Valtrex any more. I have switched to Acyclovir. I've used it eff...
First of all I found out that I have genital herpes last year. I have been on Valtrex daily...

Journals about valtrex(4)

long term use of herpes antivirals


by gracefromHHP, Apr 07, 2009 01:46PM - 1 Comment
So you've made the decision to go on suppressive therapy with either acyclovir, valtre...

GENITAL HSV-1 QUESTION! PLEASE VIEW GREATLY APPRECIATED DR'S!


by mgmhka, Nov 21, 2008 02:02PM
I want to first say thank you doctors for viewing and give the best of your knowledge ...

Cold Sore and Sadness


by citygal205, Sep 06, 2008 10:03AM - 3 Comments
I still can't believe my doctor never told me that I had oral herpes 4 years. I went i...