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Valtrex Prescription Information
from:Why is this medication prescribed? Valacyclovir is used
to treat herpes zoster (shingles) and genital herpes. It does
not cure herpes infections but decreases pain and itching, helps
sores to heal, and prevents new ones from forming.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your
doctor or pharmacist for more information.
How should this medicine be used? Valacyclovir comes as a
tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken every 8 hours
(three times a day) for 7 days to treat shingles. To treat
genital herpes it is usually taken twice a day for 5 days.
Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and
ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not
understand. Take valacyclovir exactly as directed. Do not take
more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your
doctor. Use this medication as soon as possible after symptoms
appear.
Continue to take valacyclovir even if you feel well. Do not stop
taking valacyclovir without talking to your doctor.
What special precautions should I follow? Before taking
valacyclovir,
tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to acyclovir
(Zovirax), valacyclovir, or any other drugs. tell your doctor
and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications
you are taking, especially cimetidine (Tagamet), probenecid
(Benemid), and vitamins. tell your doctor if you have or have
ever had kidney or liver disease, problems with your immune
system, human immunodeficiency virus infection (HIV), or
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). tell your doctor if
you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are
breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking
valacyclovir, call your doctor. What should I do if I forget a
dose? Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it, and
take any remaining doses for that day at evenly spaced
intervals. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip
the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do
not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
What side effects can this medication cause? Although
side effects from valacyclovir are not common, they can occur.
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not
go away:
headache upset stomach vomiting diarrhea or loose stools
constipation If you experience any of the following side
effects, call your doctor immediately:
rash itching confusion yellowness of the skin or eyes fever
blood in the urine
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly
closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room
temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the
bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no
longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal
of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose In case of overdose, call
your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the
victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency
services at 911.
What other information should I know? Keep all
appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor
will order certain lab tests to check your response to
valacyclovir.
Do not have sexual intercourse when you can see the genital
herpes lesions. However, genital herpes can be spread even when
there are no symptoms.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist
any questions you have about refilling your prescription. If you
still have symptoms of infection after you finish the
valacyclovir, call your doctor.
Brand names Valtrex® Caplets Source: http://www.nlm.nih.gov
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