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Valaciclovir or valacyclovir is an antiviral drug used in the management of herpes simplex and herpes zoster (shingles). It is a prodrug, being converted in vivo to aciclovir. It is marketed by GlaxoSmithKline under the trade name Valtrex. more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
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| Condition | Members | Success |
| Sexually Transmitted Di... | 175 |
95% |
| Shingles | 49 |
96% |
| Bell's Palsy | 36 |
81% |
| Oral Herpes | 25 |
84% |
| Sexually Transmitted Di... | 13 |
100% |
Overall, 93% (313
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Valtrex Reviews
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God this is a miracle drug!
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If taken soon enough, when you know you are about to begin an outbreak, this does help to send that aggrovation back to a dormant state.
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no side effects, Ate food before treating area cleared up around 3-4 weeks
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worked very good.
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I'm only on day one of the treatment, so it's hard to say. The pain is very bad tonight, and I've taken the recommended dose of the elevil (painkiller) prescribed by my doctor. I'm scared. Really scared.
Working / Worked
it works great but is expensive and makes my vision blurry
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works great
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I take it when I think I am having an outbreak. I don't always know, but when I do know for sure, Valtrex is a blessing!
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worked great
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Some stomach upset.
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I agree. The doctors never brought it up and it was me that brought Valtrex up at my recent appt. Why a doctor would refuse to do the test on you is... [More] -
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I had an appt. with a new specialist and she is having me have blood work done to see if I am carrying the herpes virus. If so, she will prescribe t... [More] -
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I also take acyclovir. It's also an antiviral medication, and as far as I know Wal Mart provides it at no cost to you. As far as the pain in your urin... [More] -
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wait a minute- there is a generic for valtrex???? I was told they do not make a generic whatsoever, and therefore my insurance never covered the brand... [More] -
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Having my second attack. I waited to go to the Doctor, as it started off not too badly. I thought that I could handle it...well it has gotten worse. I... [More]
