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NOTES: Do not share this medication with others
Once inside your body it is broken down into an active ingredient called aciclovir
Although it’s rare, Valtrex can cause more serious side effects that may require medical help, including: Kidney failure Nervous system problems: agitation, h
Acting as an oral prodrug, valacyclovir is converted in vivo to acyclovir
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How it works Valacyclovir is an antiviral prodrug that is rapidly converted into acyclovir inside the body
Ideally, you should start taking Valtrex within 3 days (72 hours) of developing a shingles rash
It works by stopping the virus from multiplying and spreading
Valtrex is a nucleoside analogue DNA polymerase inhibitor used for the treatment of viruses including cold sores, genital herpes, shingles and chickenpox
stomach pain
red, irritated eyes
Treatments are most effective when taken within 5-7 days after symptoms begin
But it can be made by a compounding pharmacy into a suspension for people having trouble swallowing the
Treatment depends on the severity of disease, the type of HSV, your sexual activity and other medical factors
Cancer from EBV is the result of viral genes from the virus that change the growth cycle of infected cells and cause them to become cancerous
Over-the-counter Key takeaways: Valacyclovir (Valtrex) is an oral, prescription medication
It is usually taken every 8 hours (three times a day) for 7 days to treat shingles
If you have a herpes infection like shingles, you’ll need a prescription from a doctor Herpes Simplex
Once a person contracts herpes, it's a lifelong condition
These drugs include: Acyclovir (Zovirax) Famciclovir
Suppressive Therapy: The recommended dosage of Valtrex for chronic suppressive therapy of recurrent genital herpes is 1 gram once daily in patients