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Risks for taking valtrex (valacyclovir) daily?

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Long-term Valtrex (valacyclovir): Long-term Valtrex (valacyclovir) use appears to be safe.

Answered 4/16/2016

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Virtually zero: Valtrex (valacyclovir) is a very safe drug for long-term or short-term use.

Dr Turrisi agreed

Answered 11/3/2018

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Dr. Luis Matos answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Not many: The dose for daily prevention of Herpes is lower than the treatment of an active infection and is fairly safe.

Answered 10/25/2016

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How will I know if I'm having a ghsv1 outbreak on daily Valtrex (valacyclovir)? Won't it get rid of or greatly lessen symptoms?

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Can you tell me for example taking Valtrex (valacyclovir) daily to reduce and STD breakout. what are the long-term effects?

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Im taking Valtrex (valacyclovir) on a daily basis, plus super lysine 1500mg, and vitamins c and zinc. Yet i continue to have outbreaks that lasts for a week or two. I watch what i eat, stop smoking! please help me!

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On valtex ( 1000 mg daily) for genital herpes, does that affect my wbc and if so would my wbc go lower or higher taking valtrex (valacyclovir) , my 4 norm wbc count?

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