A 47-year-old member asked:
what happens when you take expired valtrex (valacyclovir)?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Evans Prieston answered
Pharmacology 44 years experience
Expired Valtrex (valacyclovir): It is never a good idea to take medications that are expired. However, with a vast majority of medications, it should be noted that the expiration date on the package does not mean the product is rendered useless the day after the expiration date. If within a few days of the expiration date, i suggest contacting your pharmacist for an opinion.
4890 viewsAnswered Nov 3, 2018
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:
Similar questions
A 46-year-old member asked:
How long does valacyclovir take to work?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jerome Litt answered
Dermatology 71 years experience
Valacyclovir TO WORK: How long does it take valacyclovir to work? For what? Cold sores? Genital herpes? Shingles (herpes zoster)? It varies with the disease, with the length of time you had it, and how severe it is.
Ask your dermatologist.
5774 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
What are some side effects of valtrex, (valacyclovir) because when I take it it gives me headaches?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. PRADIP SHAH answered
Infectious Disease 41 years experience
NO: Valtrex (valacyclovir) is well tolerated med.
5754 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 38-year-old member asked:
What would happenif you take an expired valtrex (valacyclovir)?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Clifford Marks answered
Dentistry 35 years experience
Probably nothing: All medicines degrade with time. Just cause it expired doesn't mean its poisonous. Just won't work as well as unexpired medicine. Actually, it really depends on how old the medicine is. If its relatively soon after the expiration date, i'm sure its still good. All bets are off its over a year past.
5702 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 47-year-old member asked:
What can I use instead of Valtrex (valacyclovir) which is too expensive?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Clifford Marks answered
Dentistry 35 years experience
Time: The lesions will go away by themselves and will take only slightly longer if not treated. By the way, the medicine you refer to makes the lesions only slightly less painful (if any at all) than no treatment at all.
5702 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 47-year-old member asked:
What is valacyclovir used for?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Stephen Sudler answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 40 years experience
Herpes Simplex Virus: Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses in adults and children. Illnesses caused by herpes viruses include genital herpes, cold sores, shingles, and chickenpox. It is also used to prevent recurrent infection by taking it daily.
5712 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:
Last updated Nov 3, 2018
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
24/7 visits
$15 per month
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.