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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... | 177 |
95% |
| Shingles | 49 |
96% |
| Bell's Palsy | 36 |
81% |
| Oral Herpes | 25 |
84% |
| Sexually Transmitted Di... | 13 |
100% |
Overall, 93% (315
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Valtrex Reviews
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I really didn't have any side effects but when i was taking it, it did work for me.
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I was given a three day sample and it worked by the second day. Ive been off of it for a few days and feel sick again. Now I just have to wait for that prescription to be approved.
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taking 500mg dailyit is helping but I still have outbreaks and pain
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Seems to have led to early healing of the blisters
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working, its been a month, i think its to early to tell
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This is what she takes.. It seems to be working, However she had never had an outbreak with me and we have been together for 2 and half years..
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I take 500mg daily. It has worked wonders.
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I have found when I have anourbreak works fantastically
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ER Dr. ordered shot for pain Valtrex prednisone pain pills. Pain greatly reduced rash seems to be drying up this is Sat.
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I'm on incidental treatment and it clears up the sore before it becomes unsitely but the sore is still there and im still contagious
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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]
