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I take herpes pill called valacyclovir. once every morning, i accidentally took it at night should i be worried or no? first time taking it twice... i don't know if i should be worried or okay??

Q: i take herpes pill called valacyclovir. once every morning, i accidentally took it at night should i be worried or no? first time taking it twice... i don't know if i should be worried or okay??

: No problem. In some conditions we give it more often than once a day and this has not been a problem.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

No problem. In some conditions we give it more often than once a day and this has not been a problem.

Answered 1/22/2023

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A member asked:

I take herpes pill called valacyclovir. once every morning, i accidentally took it at night should i be worried or no? first time taking it twice... i don't know if i should be worried or okay??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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