Question 1

have acne on inner theigh. herpes or allergy? i do have sensitivity and have been using lotion with fragrance. should i take valtrex (valacyclovir) just on case?

Accepted Answer

Rash: If pretty painful to touch and more blister like than more likely herpes or maybe even shingles.  allergy rash should respond a bit to an over the counter antihistamine and early on won't come to a head like acne.

Question 2

risks for taking valtrex (valacyclovir) daily?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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 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

what happens of i miss a dose of valacyclovir?

Accepted Answer

Delayed results: A single missed dose should not make a great deal of difference.It could lead to delay in expected improvement in your condition.

Question 6

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 7

is valtrex (valacyclovir) an antibiotic?

Accepted Answer

No.: It's an antiviral, and it has no significant antimicrobial effect.

Question 8

does valacyclovir cause mood swings?

Accepted Answer

A common side effect: Emotional disturbances are common side effects of this medication. Hopefully, your need for it is quite short-term and you will enjoy your moods stabilizing rapidly. Talk with your prescribing physician about this especially if you will be on the medication awhile. Good luck.

Question 9

what is valacyclovir? is better then acyclovir?

Accepted Answer

"Prepackaged" drug: Valacyclovir is exactly the same as acyclovir, except there is an additional chemical structure stuck to it, that allows the drug to be easily absorbed in the digestive system. This additional structures is then cleaved off in the liver to acyclovir. In terms of achieving adequate levels of drug in the blood, it's just as good if not better than acyclovir.

Question 10

does valtrex (valacyclovir) cause loss in sex drive?

Accepted Answer

Decreased libido: Not a major Side effect of Valtrex (valacyclovir) but it was reported in less than 1% of patients taking it.

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Have acne on inner theigh. herpes or allergy? i do have sensitivity and have been using lotion with fragrance. should i take valtrex (valacyclovir) just on case?

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