| Patient Education Monograph |
| Valtrex |
| Common Brand Name(s) |
| Valtrex |
| Uses |
| This medication 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 Use |
Take usually 1 tablet 2 times daily for acute outbreaks and 1 tablet daily as a maintenance dose if needed. Take Valtrex by mouth as directed. Do not skip doses or stop taking this without your doctor's approval. Stopping therapy too soon may result in ineffective treatment.
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| Drug Interactions |
| Before taking esomeprazole, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:
digoxin (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps); itraconazole (Sporanox) or ketoconazole (Nizoral); or
iron (Feosol, Mol-Iron, Fergon, Femiron, others). You may not be able to take esomeprazole, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring if you are taking any of the medicines listed above. Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with esomeprazole. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines. |
| 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. |
| 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 this medication appears in breast milk. Consult with your doctor before breast-feeding. |
| Notes |
| Valtrex is most effective if it is started within 48 hours of when the rash first appears. |
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Common Valtrex Misspellings |
| Valtrax, Valtrexx, Valtrox, Valtrx, Vatlrex,
perscription, perscriptions |
| 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. |
| 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. |
Sexual Health Valtrex
Valtrax (sometimes misspelled Valtrex, Valtrexx, Valtrox, or Valtrx) is an extremely potent drug used in the treatment of canker sores, cold sores, and all types of Herpes. Valtrex is available in 350mg, 500 mg, and 1g tablets as well as a cream. See our website for cheap Valtrex as well as additional information on this drug.
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