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Valtrex, also known by the generic name Valacyclovir, has been available from GlaxoSmithKline for more than ten years, since 1995. Valtrex is an antiviral medication that is used to treat shingles, genital herpes, chickenpox, and other conditions cause by the different types of herpes viruses. This medication is not a cure, because the herpes virus has no cure. Taking an antiviral as directed can help minimize the symptoms you experience during an outbreak and help lower the number of viruses in your body. The drug works by stopping the virus from replicating and reproducing, but it does not kill off the virus. Valtrex can be used for initial treatment, suppressive treatment, or intermittent treatment.

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There are some things that you should discuss with your doctor before starting Valtrex treatment. Valtrex is available in two different strengths, five hundred milligrams and one thousand milligrams.Some medical conditions or medications may not combine with Valtrex. If you are pregnant, want to get pregnant, or are breastfeeding you should discuss this with your doctor. Also alert your doctor if you take any other medications, whether they are prescription drugs or over the counter medicines. You should also let your physician know about any herbal or nutritional supplements that you regularly take. Just like medications, many times supplements can cause a serious interaction with Valtrex. You need to tell your doctor about any allergies you have, including allergies to food or drugs. If you have had a bone marrow or kidney transplant, this is an important factor for your doctor to consider. Also your physician should be aware if you kidney problems, AIDS, HIV, hepatitis, or any other serious medical condition.

Valtrex has many benefits and very few disadvantages. The medicine is highly efficient against both herpes and varicella viruses. This medication can decrease the asymptomatic shedding, so that transmission risks are lowered. Valtrex has been proven to be more effective than the first antiviral drug called Acyclovir. Valtrex also does not have to be taken as frequently as Acyclovir, so it is more convenient. Valtrex has passed a large number of safety trials, to ensure this antiviral medication is safe as treatment option. So far, Valtrex has shown to be safe for use during pregnancy, but there are not a large number of studies available to back this up. There have not been any adverse health effects in newborns so far whose mother took Valtrex during the pregnancy. Valtrex does have a risk of kidney problems and renal failure, and in large amounts can cause neurotoxicity. If an overdose is suspected, immediately get medical treatment. If an overdose is not treated it can have permanent effects up to and including death.

While using Valtrex, make sure you take the medication exactly as directed. Do not take more or less, and do not stop this medication unless directed to do so by your doctor. Valtrex can be taken with food or on an empty stomach. Many patients take this medication on a full stomach to minimize any chance of stomach upset. Drink plenty of water and other caffeine free beverages, to avoid any kidney problems. The medication should be taken at the very first symptom of an outbreak. The sooner you start Valtrex after the virus becomes active the less severe your symptoms will be, and the shorter the duration of the outbreak will be. Do not discontinue the medication just because you feel better, because the full course of treatment must be taken for the viral level to go down substantially. If you miss a scheduled dose of Valtrex, take it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for your next dose. Do not double up though. If it is almost time for the next dose of medication, skip the missed dose and go back to the dosing schedule. Do not drink alcohol with this medication. When first starting this medicine, do not drive a car or operate any machinery until you are sure how this medicine will affect you.

Valtrex has some possible side effects. Most patients do not experience any problems while taking Valtrex, and those who do have side effects report that these are usually mild. If you experience any bothersome side effects, contact your doctor immediately. You may feel dizzy or weak, you may feel nausea and stomach upset, and you may have stomach pain as well as vomiting. These side effects may be bothersome but are not normally serious. There are serious side effects that should be reported immediately though, even though these side effects are rare and usually do not happen. These side effects can include severe allergic reactions that may include hives, swelling, tightness in your chest, itching, breathing difficulties, aggressive behavior, urine that is very dark or has blood in it, a decrease in the amount of urine you are putting out, and more. A fever should be reported immediately, and so should lower back pain, confusion, bruising easily, hallucinations, skin that is pale, any unsteadiness, skin or eyes that have a yellowish color or hue, seizures, or speech problems. You should also report any other bothersome or unusual side effects to your doctor immediately.

There are a number of drugs that can interact with Valtrex. Many of these drugs affect the kidneys, just like Valtrex, and taking them together can greatly increase the risk of kidney problems or failure. Lithium is one of these drugs, and can go by the common names Eskalith or Lithobid. Methotrexate is another drug that should not be taken with Valtrex, and this drug also can be called Rheumatrex or Trexal. Other drugs that may be unsafe with Valtrex are pain medications, and this includes aspirin, acetaminophen, etodolac, ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac, and many other pain medications available over the counter. Mesalamine and sulfasalazine, both used to treat ulcerative colitis, can be dangerous when taken with Valtrex. Others to avoid include kanamycin, sirolimus, gentamicin, tacrolimus, AmBisome, amphotericin B, amikacin, Abelcet, Fungizone, capreomycin, streptomycin, vancomycin, bacitracin, other antiviral medicines, and certain cancer medications.