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Long term side effects of valtrex
A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stephen Southardanswered
Internal Medicine 17 years experience
Common effects are .: Headache, nausea, abdominal pain and fatigue. There are others but they are rather uncommon. Overall it's a rather well tolerated medication. Hope ... Read More
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Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
Valtrex (valacyclovir): Hi, I have not seen a lot of side effects among my patients although we always watch the liver function test and also Complete Blood Count. Some peopl... Read More
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Dr. Keshab Paudelanswered
Internal Medicine 21 years experience
Side effects: There could be many side effects but most common listed are Headache and nausea. Sometime diarrhea as well. But, all depends on body's capacity to tol... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. PRADIP SHAHanswered
Infectious Disease 43 years experience
NO: Valtrex (valacyclovir) is well tolerated med.
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A 40-year-old female asked:
Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
Side effects rare: Side effects are very rare from valacyclovir. Those listed were reported by people in early research studies, but they occurred no more commonly in pe... Read More
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1.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. STEPHEN GIROUXanswered
Pharmacology 42 years experience
Relatively free: Valtrex (valacyclovir) is relatively free of side- effects. Ask your health care professional about benefits vs risks of daily suppressive therapy.
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5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
That's your business: The medicine is safe. Even the crystal nephropathy that a few people get is expected to heal right up. Drink plenty of water. You owe it to yourself a... Read More
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3.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 64-year-old female asked:
Dr. Hiep Leanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 44 years experience
Side effects are expected with this multi drug regimen. Did you take valacyclovir and diclofenac for shingles? Is baclofen a temporary med or you take... Read More
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Answered Jul 06, 2022
A 45-year-old male asked:
Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
Very well tolerated: Valacyclovir is one of the safest and best tolerated of all drugs. Side effects are very rare and many patients take it for many years with no problem... Read More
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1.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
None known: Valacyclovir (Valtrex®) is used to suppress gential herpes outbreaks. It is one of the safest drugs known; side effects are extremely rare. Even with ... Read More
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3.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 44-year-old female asked:
Dr. Yvette Kratzberganswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Dont use expired med: It is vital when using any med that the dates be current. Breakdown of the chemicals in meds can cause unwanted byproducts/side effects. Call your pre... Read More
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77 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 30-year-old male asked:
Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
No risk, no worry: Valacyclovir (Valtrex) is very safe, with almost no side effects, even after taking it for many years. There is no significant risk of damage to your ... Read More
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139 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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