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A member asked:

Im currently on levofloxacin 500mg. if i need to is it okay to take valacyclovir (existing prescription) in case of a cold sore.

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

DrugDrugInteractions: You're smart to ask about drug-drug interactions. Better yet, always ask prescribing doc & dispensing pharmacist - but that also means you have to tell them about everything you take, including dietary supplements & OTC medications. In your case, www.drugs.com says there're no interactions: http://www.drugs.com/interactions-check.php?drug_list=1457-0,2282-0. Just be mindful of tendonopathy

Answered 2/20/2016

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