VALTREX DRUG INFO:
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The following information is intended to supplement, not
substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your
physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to indicate that use Valtrex
is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your
healthcare professional before using Valtrex.
VALACYCLOVIR-ORAL (val-uh-SYE-klo-veer)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Valtrex
VALTREX
USES:
Valtrex is an antiviral agent used in the treatment of
shingles (herpes zoster) or genital herpes.
VALTREX OTHER USES: Valtrex may also be used for
cold sores (herpes simplex).
HOW TO USE VALTREX: Take Valtrex by mouth as
directed. Take all Valtrex as prescribed. Do not skip
doses or stop taking this without your doctor's
approval. Stopping therapy too soon may result in
ineffective treatment. For best results, take Valtrex at
evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night.
VALTREX SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, vomiting, headache,
loss of appetite, weakness, stomach pain, or dizziness
may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to
Valtrex. If any of these effects continue or become
bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if
your condition does not appear to improve or you
experience a worsening of symptoms while taking Valtrex.
Use caution operating machinery or participating in
activities requiring alertness if Valtrex makes you feel
dizzy. If you notice other effects not listed above,
contact your doctor or pharmacist.
VALTREX PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you
have: kidney disease, blood disorders, any allergies.
Caution is advised when using Valtrex in the elderly
because they may be more sensitive to the effects of the
drug. This medication should be used only if clearly
needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits
with your doctor. It is not known if Valtrex appears in
breast milk. Consult with your doctor before
breast-feeding.
VALTREX DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of
any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may
take including: cimetidine, probenecid. Do not start or
stop Valtrex without doctor or pharmacist approval.
VALTREX OVERDOSE: If Valtrexoverdose is
suspected, contact your local poison control center or
emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may
include sluggishness, change in amount of urine, loss of
consciousness, or seizures.
VALTREX NOTES: Valtrex is most effective if it is
started within 48 hours of when the rash first appears.
VALTREX MISSED DOSE: Try to take each dose of
Valtrex at the scheduled time. If you miss a dose of
Valtrex, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it
if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip
the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
VALTREX STORAGE: Store Valtrex at room
temperature between 59 and 77 degrees F (15 to 25
degrees C) away from heat and light. Do not store in the
bathroom. Keep this and all medications out of the reach
of children. |
