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My valtrex (valacyclovir) is expired and i can't get into the doctor for a month. can i used gabapentin 100 mg in its place.

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

NoThey are totally : Different medications expired Valtrex (valacyclovir) might be just Bit less potent but is probably still good . It is the antiviral medicAtion. The gabapentin was just for the pain

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/23/2014

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