Question 1

i am hiv +, undetect, cd4 865, i also have genital herpes but take valtrex for it. i had a root canal done and developed sinus infect, bronchitis. taking 1 week now bactrim, (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) clyndamicyn, poor recovery.

Accepted Answer

Please see your Dr.: You should be examined by your infectious disease doctor as soon as possible to see if something is going on with your immune system and possibly to repeat lab work for t cell counts.

Question 2

my immune system has been down, i've been battling bronchitis & then a head cold for almost 2 months. i'm feeling better. got an outbreak, started valtrex 5 days ago..now i have another outbreak! is this normal? in 20 years this has never happened. i'm ta

Accepted Answer

Outbreak of what?: Your question wasn't clear and got truncated, but if you're taking valtrex (valacyclovir) for suppression of herpes of any sort, it needs several months on the right dose to achieve a good result, moreover you need to test your blood count while on the medicine for protracted periods, confer with the doctor who prescribed you the medicine or get a virtual consult on HealthTap, wish you wellness

Question 3

how long is the half-life of valacyclovir? it s useful to take more than one a day when having an outbreak?

Accepted Answer

Herpes: Valacyclovir is designed to be taken twice a day during outbreaks. Once daily dosing is not appropriate when treating herpes.

Question 4

what would happenif you take an expired valtrex (valacyclovir)?

Accepted Answer

Probably nothing: All medicines degrade with time.  Just cause it expired doesn't mean its poisonous.  Just won't work as well as unexpired medicine.  Actually, it really depends on how old the medicine is.  If its relatively soon after the expiration date, i'm sure its still good.  All bets are off its over a year past.

Question 5

is it ok to take melatonin while taking valacyclovir?

Accepted Answer

: No drug drug interaction are known to occur between valacyclovir and melatonin. Drug specific side effects remain possible.

Question 6

can you take valtrex (valacyclovir) with hydroxyzine?

Accepted Answer

Yes: According to the package insert, there are no drug interactions.

Question 7

is it recommended to take lysine and valtrex (valacyclovir) together?

Accepted Answer

You can: You can do that if you want. Lysine is not usually prescribed by doctors since taking an oral supplement has no proven benefits. Its use in preventing herpes outbreaks is highly debatable.

Question 8

can i take 1500mg valtrex (valacyclovir) for coldsores every 12 hours until they are gone?

Accepted Answer

Valacyclovir : Yes.  It is common to take 1000 mg twice or thrice daily for five days.  If that dose is not helping your doctor may want to figure out what is delaying treatment.

Question 9

do i have to take valtrex (valacyclovir) every day or just when prodrome symptoms arise? i have ghsv1.

Accepted Answer

Depends...: It all depends on how you were instructed to do so.If your outbreaks are only occasional and you are referring to the oral herpes( or commonly known as cold sores) then you can take when you get symptoms. However, if you are getting them too often and your doctor prescribed it for prevention then take it every day.If that is the case you might need a higher dose when you get sores appearing again.

Question 10

if you are not having any symptoms of herpes do you have to continue to take valtrex (valacyclovir) everyday?

Accepted Answer

Valtrex (valacyclovir): You are on suppressive tx. If you discontinue it could come back.

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I am hiv +, undetect, cd4 865, i also have genital herpes but take valtrex for it. i had a root canal done and developed sinus infect, bronchitis. taking 1 week now bactrim, (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) clyndamicyn, poor recovery.

A member asked:

My immune system has been down, i've been battling bronchitis & then a head cold for almost 2 months. i'm feeling better. got an outbreak, started valtrex 5 days ago..now i have another outbreak! is this normal? in 20 years this has never happened. i'm ta

A member asked:

How long is the half-life of valacyclovir? it s useful to take more than one a day when having an outbreak?

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What would happenif you take an expired valtrex (valacyclovir)?

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Is it ok to take melatonin while taking valacyclovir?

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Can you take valtrex (valacyclovir) with hydroxyzine?

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Is it recommended to take lysine and valtrex (valacyclovir) together?

A member asked:

Can i take 1500mg valtrex (valacyclovir) for coldsores every 12 hours until they are gone?

A member asked:

Do i have to take valtrex (valacyclovir) every day or just when prodrome symptoms arise? i have ghsv1.

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If you are not having any symptoms of herpes do you have to continue to take valtrex (valacyclovir) everyday?

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