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Valtrex (valacyclovir) is a very commonly prescribed antiviral prescription medication which is used to treat and suppress outbreaks of the herpes simplex virus, found in genital herpes, cold sores and shingles or herpes zoster.
There are some very common symptoms of a genital herpes outbreak which may include the following: irritability or over-anxiety, reddening of the skin on the infected area, blisters or legions that may appear in clusters near the genitals and anus and can ooze blood or puss and be painful to the touch.
Valtrex has a phenomenal success rate. During recent clinical trials, which involved more than 400 patients in the vehicle test groups, who experienced six or more outbreaks per year, 50% of them were outbreak free after taking Valtrex daily for six months.
There is a very good chance that Valtrex will work for you. Since it simply attacks the herpes simplex virus and slows it down from spreading in your system, it will work for most people although there can be varied results.
Like all prescription drugs, there are some potential side effects which can occur when you are taking Valtrex to treat your herpes. Possible side effects include:
Only take this drug exactly as directed to by a doctor. Women who are currently nursing may not be able take this drug as it can be passed to the child in the breast milk. Those who currently suffer from kidney disease or immune deficiencies should first discuss this with their doctor before taking this drug.
Make sure that you tell your physician about EVERY single drug that you are currently taking, including over-the-counter drugs, to avoid any potential interactions from occurring. Those who are currently taking drugs containing Probenecid (Benemid) and cimetidine (Tagamet, Tagamet HB) may not be able to take Valtrex. Ask your doctor if this drug is right for you, and your specific medical situation.