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Valtrex
Valtrex Uses
Valtrex is a prescription medication taken by mouth that is effective in the treatment of genital infection, mouth ulcers, and lips blisters caused by the herpes simplex virus.
Valtrex Directions
FOR EPISODIC THERAPY:
For the first episode of infection with Herpes Simplex Virus VALTREX is taken in a dosage of 1-gram twice daily for 10 days.
For recurrent episodes of infection with Herpes Simplex Virus VALTREX is taken in a dosage of 500-milligrams twice daily for 3 days.
FOR SUPPRESSIVE THERAPY:
The recommended dosage of VALTREX for chronic suppressive therapy of recurrent genital herpes is 1-gram once daily.
In patients with a history of 9 or fewer recurrences per year, an alternative dosage is 500-milligrams once daily.
Valtrex Side Effects
Nausea, vomiting, headache, loss of appetite, weakness, stomach pain or dizziness may occur for the first several days after therapy has begun as your body adjusts to the medication. If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, you may have to discontinue the medication.
Valtrex Precautions
On your medical history/personal profile let us know if you have any kidney disease, blood disorders or if you have any allergies. This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. It is not know if the medicine appears in breast milk.
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