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Valtrex is a herpes viruses agent which is a kind of anti-viral drug (antibiotic and antimicrobial).

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Drug Class

Herpes viruses drug

Generic Drug

Valacyclovir

Side Effects

Common

Fever
Fatigue
Dizziness
Abdominal pain
Headache
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Nausea
Joint pains
Painful swollen joints
Rash
Excessive menstrual cramps

Serious

Aggressive behavior
Delirium
Loss of temper

Treats

Genital herpes
Condition
Cold sore
Condition
Herpes
Condition
Shingles (herpes zoster)
Condition
Chickenpox
Condition

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What is valtrex (valacyclovir) used for?

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Risks for taking valtrex (valacyclovir) daily?

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Is it okay to take expired valtrex (valacyclovir)?

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Please describe the medication: Valtrex (valacyclovir)?

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What would happenif you take an expired valtrex (valacyclovir)?

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Is valtrex (valacyclovir) thzt expired 2 yrsago still ok to take?

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Can valtrex (valacyclovir) prevent you from having more open blisters?

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What can i use instead of Valtrex (valacyclovir) which is too expensive?

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I found valtrex (valacyclovir) in my girlfriends purse. What is thiss used for?

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Is it possible to become resistant to valtrex (valacyclovir) and it stops working as well as before?

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Should I be worried about future problems because I take valtrex (valacyclovir) everyday? I take 500 every 12 hours. Thanks

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I have been diagnosed with bells but didnt fill the valtrex (valacyclovir) rx due to cost is this going to hinder my recovery in any way?

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Can valtrex (valacyclovir) help herpagina?

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Can you take valtrex (valacyclovir) with hydroxyzine?

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How much is valtrex (valacyclovir) is it free with Medicaid?

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Is it recommended to take lysine and Valtrex (valacyclovir) together?

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Anyone know what if any side effects for taking generic valtrex (valacyclovir)?

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How long is it considered safe to take "Valtrex" or it's generic on a daily basis for herpes 2 control?

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If I found a bottle of valtrex (valacyclovir) in my boyfriends cabinet but he hasn't said anything bout it to me or what it is for should I get tested?

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I've been taling 1000mg for 2 days now. Can I take valtrex (valacyclovir) 2000mg twice a day for one day to bring the swelling down faster on my coldsores?

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Can Valtrex (valacyclovir) clear non herpes bumps? My doctor prescribed me Valtrex (valacyclovir) without knowing for sure if I have herpes, but it's working to clear the bumps?

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Is valtrex (valacyclovir) an antibiotic?

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Is Valtrex (valacyclovir) an antibiotic?

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Does valtrex (valacyclovir) work on flu/viruses?

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Does Valtrex (valacyclovir) work on flu/viruses?

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Does Valtrex (valacyclovir) work on flu/viruses?

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Is it okay to mix valtrex (valacyclovir) and abreva?

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How effective is valtrex (valacyclovir) for cold sores?

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