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A member asked about a 31-year-old female:
Can you drink alcohol while taking valtrex (valacyclovir) for genital herpes?
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Dr. Joseph Woodsanswered
Pathology 30 years experience
Not wise,,,: Although there's no noted contraindication to doing this, it's generally not a good idea to drink alcohol with any drug, especially large amounts of alcohol that can affect the metabolism and concentration of that drug, and increase side effects. Having said that, it's unlikely that a glass of wine or small amount of alcohol would be significant, unless it is a major contraindication for the drug
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A 33-year-old member asked:
How long does it take for genital herpes outbreak to clear up when taking valtrex (valacyclovir)?
Dr. Ray Holtanswered
Family Medicine 30 years experience
Everyone isdifferent: If you start the medication right at the first sign of an outbreak(tingling/burning/pain/feverish) you have a better chance of a quick clearing. Usual... Read More
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Dr. Hunter Handsfield commented
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
For an initial (primary) infection with multiple blisters or sores, it will take several days, even a week or more. For recurrent herpes, improvement should begin within 1-2 days and complete healing in a week or so. For frequently recurring herpes, the best approach usually is continuous treatment with Valtrex to markedly reduce outbreak frequency and risk of transmission.
Mar 2, 2018
A 29-year-old female asked:
I was diagnosed with genital herpes 10years ago. I stopped taking valtrex (valacyclovir) for 4months and blood test came back negative. Could I not have herpes?
Dr. Peter Baumannanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
No herpes: If the blood test is negative for HSV-1 and/ or HSV-2 IgG and IgM, then there was no exposure to these types of herpes.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Does Valtrex (valacyclovir) speed up healing in genital herpes outbreak ?
Dr. Yash Khannaanswered
Family Medicine 59 years experience
Yes it will: Valtrex (valacyclovir) in correct dose will help clear genital herpes outbreak.
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A 18-year-old member asked:
I have genital herpes and I ran out of valtrex (valacyclovir). If I follow up with my doctor can they prescribe more Valtrex (valacyclovir) for me?
Dr. Renee Harrisanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 39 years experience
Yes: Your doctor should be able to refill that for you easily.
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A member asked:
W/ genital herpes, a gyno said take 500mg Valtrex (valacyclovir) every day forever to protect my partner; another said taking it my whole life is bad. What to do...?
Dr. Lori Mcnealanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 36 years experience
Herpes: there is nothing wrong with taking a daily suppressive dose of valtrex (valacyclovir) for prevention of viral shedding and recurrent outbreaks.
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