Question 1

is it ok to take expired valacyclovir?

Accepted Answer

Expiration: In general, recommend against use of expired medications.

Question 2

what is valtrex (valacyclovir) used for?

Accepted Answer

Valacyclovir: This is an antiviral compound effective against herpes simplex.  It inhibits clinical symptoms, and prolongs the duration of time between outbreaks, but is not curative, since this organism, like squatters, roaches, and rats, cannot be gotten rid of.

Question 3

how long does valacyclovir take to work?

Accepted Answer

Valacyclovir TO WORK: How long does it take valacyclovir to work? For what? Cold sores? Genital herpes? Shingles (herpes zoster)? It varies with the disease, with the length of time you had it, and how severe it is.
Ask your dermatologist.

Question 4

what exactly does valtrex (valacyclovir) do?

Accepted Answer

Valacyclovir: This is an antiviral compound effective against herpes simplex.  It inhibits clinical symptoms, and prolongs the duration of time between outbreaks, but is not curative, since this organism, like squatters, roaches, and rats, cannot be gotten rid of.

Question 5

risks for taking valtrex (valacyclovir) daily?

Accepted Answer

Long-term Valtrex (valacyclovir): Long-term Valtrex (valacyclovir) use appears to be safe.

Question 6

will 1 year expired valtrex (valacyclovir) still work?

Accepted Answer

Dont take it: Please get a new script, not supposed to take meds expired that long  if it was one month expired while you are still not supposed to take that one, a 1 month expired med should usually be ok.

Question 7

please describe the medication: valtrex (valacyclovir)?

Accepted Answer

Antiviral: Treats herpes virus infections, including shingles (herpes zoster), cold sores (herpes labialis), and genital herpes (herpes simplex) in adults. Also treats cold sores and chicken pox in children. This medicine will not cure herpes, but may prevent a breakout of herpes sores or blisters.

Question 8

will valtrex (valacyclovir) still work after 1 expired?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: But may loose potency after expiration. It is best not to take medications after their expiration date especially if they are long expired.

Question 9

what happens when you take expired valtrex (valacyclovir)?

Accepted Answer

Expired Valtrex (valacyclovir): It is never a good idea to take medications that are expired.  However, with a vast majority of medications, it should be noted that the expiration date on the package does not mean the product is rendered useless the day after the expiration date.  If within a few days of the expiration date, i suggest contacting your pharmacist for an opinion.

Question 10

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.

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