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What is Valtrex
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The proposed dosage of Valtrex is contingent upon the recognized disorder, such as Genital Herpes, Herpes Labialis and Chickenpox. The measure of dosage will be contingent upon the approach of delivery (e.g. Oral or Tablet, film coated - Oral) as indicated in the accompanying table.Warnings
Valtrex has two contraindications; therefore, it should not be consumed when dealing with the conditions presented in the following table.Valtrex ContraindicationsValtrex Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Valtrex?
62 active trials are currently assessing the potential of Valtrex to reduce symptoms of Herpes Labialis, Genital Herpes and other Genital Herpes-related illnesses.Valtrex Reviews: What are patients saying about Valtrex?
Patient Q&A Section about valtrex
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.What is Valtrex used for?
"Valacyclovir is a medication used to treat herpes virus infections, including cold sores, shingles, and genital herpes in adults."
When should you take Valtrex?
"If you start taking valacyclovir within 48 hours of the first appearance of shingles or genital herpes symptoms, it will be most effective. For recurrent genital herpes outbreaks, valacyclovir is most effective if taken within 24 hours of symptom onset."
What happens when you take Valtrex?
"Valacyclovir may cause several potential side effects, the most common of which are vomiting, diarrhea, headache and nausea (affecting more than one percent of users). Less common side effects (affecting less than one percent of users) include vertigo and dizziness."
How long does it take Valtrex to work?
"It may take up to a week or more for some people to feel relief from their symptoms after taking Valtrex, while others may feel relief after just a day or two. Factors such as age, the severity of your symptoms, and your metabolism can affect how long it takes for your symptoms to go away."