A 37-year-old member asked:
Is valacyclovir hcl used to treat some urinary tract infections?
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Dr. Rajesh Boorguanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 29 years experience
Not usually: Valcycovir is used to treat viral infection such as herpes simplex virus.
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A Verified Doctoranswered
30 years experience
If your doctor: Thinks that your urinary symptoms are due to a herpes outbreak, then they might prescribe valcyclovir.
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Last updated Feb 24, 2018
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