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I am feeling depress for past few weeks, i think is a side effect of valacyclovir i'm taking, how can i get rid of this without taking any other meds?

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Blues: Not the side effect it's something more than that. Talk to your pcp.

Dr Lopez diaz agreed

Answered 3/9/2014

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