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I have shingles and have been prescribed valacyclovir hcl, 1 gm 3x day. after a day and a half of this i have developed stomach discomfort and diarrhea. my question is this; can i take pepto bismol for relief? the label says not to give it to childr?

Q: i have shingles and have been prescribed valacyclovir hcl, 1 gm 3x day. after a day and a half of this i have developed stomach discomfort and diarrhea. my question is this; can i take pepto bismol for relief? the label says not to give it to childr?

: Valacyclovir rarely causes the symptoms you describe, but you can safely take pepto bismol, although taking the drug with meals may be equally or more effective. Good luck.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Valacyclovir rarely causes the symptoms you describe, but you can safely take pepto bismol, although taking the drug with meals may be equally or more effective. Good luck.

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Answered 8/19/2023

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A member asked:

I have shingles and have been prescribed valacyclovir hcl, 1 gm 3x day. after a day and a half of this i have developed stomach discomfort and diarrhea. my question is this; can i take pepto bismol for relief? the label says not to give it to childr?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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