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Valacyclovir is a common antiviral drug and popular choice for treating and preventing herpes virus outbreaks, with around 3 million annual prescriptions in the US.
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Valacyclovir is prescribed for treating different types of viruses such as chickenpox (in children), shingles, cold sores and genital herpes in adults. Valacycloir works in several ways:
Unfortunately, there is currently no cure for infection with the herpes virus, so whilst Valacyclovir can treat many of the symptoms, it cannot cure the disease.
Each caplet of Valacyclovir (Valtrex) contains the active ingredient, valacyclovir hydrochloride that is equivalent to 500 mg or ½ gram valacyclovir.
The inactive ingredients in Valacyclovir are colloidal silicon dioxide, carnauba wax, FD&C Blue No. 2 Lake, crospovidone, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, titanium dioxide and polysorbate 80.
Note - The inactive ingredients may vary between different brands of generic drugs.
Valacyclovir is not associated with causing severe allergic reactions, unless specifically allergic to one of the active or inactive ingredients. If you notice a skin rash, facial swelling, trouble breathing, and dizziness shortly after taking the medication, it is important to seek medical attention immediately.
Medzino can prescribe Valacyclovir to manage genital herpes at all stages. Below are the recommended treatment courses we can prescribe based on your individual circumstances;
If this is your first (initial) episode of herpes, it is recommended that you take:
If you have previously had a herpes outbreak and this is a recurrent episode, the following treatment options are recommended:
If you want to use Valacyclovir to avoid future herpes outbreaks, you should follow the guidelines for suppressive therapy:
Please note: The 500 mg daily dose may be less effective in patients who experience very frequent (≥10) recurrences per year (CDC [Workowski 2015]).
You should always follow your doctor's advice when taking any medication.
The dosing and duration of treatment vary depending on what your doctor is treating. For example the duration of treatment for cold sores is much shorter and the duration of treatment for genital herpes. It is important to take the entire length of treatment prescribed.
Valacyclovir can be taken with or without food. However, if stomach upset occurs, take it with meals.
The common side effects of Valacyclovir are:
The rare side effects of Valacyclovir include the following:
Some other side effects might also occur. If you notice any other side effects or any of these side effects become severe or painful, it is smart to contact a doctor immediately.
Any drugs that can cause kidney problems, including drugs such as Ibuprofen and Naproxen, should be avoided when you are on Valacyclovir. Valacyclovir is very similar to Acyclovir. Do not use medications containing Acyclovir while using Valacyclovir.
It is highly possible that all the drug interactions or adverse effects are not listed here. Please talk to your health care provider or pharmacist about all medications you use to get the correct advice.
The only contraindication to Valacyclovir is an allergy to the medication or any of its components.
According to research, Valacyclovir is not only safe, but it is highly effective in the therapy of patients who have herpes simplex and herpes zoster. Valacyclovir might also be useful in other viral infections.
Research has discovered having 500 mg of Valacyclovir twice daily increased the likelihood of genital herpes sores resolving by 44 percent. It means that the lesions didn’t progress beyond the papule in people who had genital herpes. This benefit hasn’t been described with Acyclovir.
According to prior research, the administration of Valacyclovir that began at 36 weeks’ gestation to women who had a history of recurrent genital herpes was successful in decreasing the number of women who had subsequent herpes recurrences.
No, you should never start or stop taking this medication without talking to a healthcare professional first.
In case you forget a dose, you should take the dose as soon as you remember it. If the time for your next dose is near, you should skip the missed dose and take the next one on time. Never take a double dose to make up for the one you missed as it can lead to serious health issues.
Disclaimer: This is not medical advice. You and your physician will determine if and how you should take any medication prescribed to you following a medical consultation.
Herpes or Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) is a viral infection with 2 forms: HSV-1 and HSV-2. These infections can result in oral cold sores, genital cold sores, or both. The World Health Organisation estimates that 3.7 billion people under 50 have HSV-1 globally, while 491 million people aged 15-49 have HSV-2. Herpes is one of the most common infections worldwide, with around 65% of people in the age range 15-49 infected with HSV-1 and 11% of people in the age range 15-49 infected with HSV-2.
HSV 2 or herpes simplex virus 2 is a viral infection. HSV can come in 2 forms: HSV-1 and HSV-2. The World Health Organisation estimates that 3.7 billion people under 50 have HSV-1 globally, while 491 million people aged 15-49 have HSV-2.
There are two main strands of the herpes simplex virus (HSV), type 1 and type 2. The first type is responsible for most oral herpes, which is more popularly known as cold sores. This virus is present in around 80% of people but often it’s dormant and only triggers cold sores when the immune system is weak. HSV type 2 is less common and only found in about 15% of the US population — although the share is gradually rising as people tend to become sexually active at younger ages.
The herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a very common virus that comes in two subcategories: HSV-1 and HSV-2. The first type, HSV-1, causes oral herpes — more commonly known as cold sores — and is carried by 70% to 80% of the US population. People often don’t even know, unless their immune system is weak enough for the virus to trigger a cold sores outbreak. The second herpes variety, HSV-2, is the primary culprit behind genital herpes. It occurs in about 15% of the sexually active population in the US but is mostly asymptomatic, which means there aren’t any visible lesions and blisters. There’s no gender difference; men and women are infected in equal proportions.
There are two types of herpes (herpes simplex virus): HSV-1 and HSV-2. Oral herpes around the mouth and on the lips usually is caused by HSV-1, but not exclusively so. Around 70-80% of the population have HSV-1 inside their bodies, but only about one third of those people will ever experience an oral herpes outbreak.
A herpes outbreak can be an unpleasant experience to deal with. Sadly, there is no cure or vaccine against the herpes simplex (HSV) or herpes zoster virus. But there are a few different medical treatment options from which you can choose.
Famciclovir is an antiviral prescription drug used in the treatment of infections caused by major types of herpes virus. A cure for herpes does not exist but antiviral medications can help patients to manage their symptoms more easily.
Infections caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) including genital herpes (HSV-2) and cold sores (HSV-1) and those caused by herpes zoster (shingles) are incredibly common.
Famciclovir (Famvir) is a prescription drug used to treat herpes infections caused by the herpes zoster virus (shingles) and herpes simplex virus (cold sores and genital herpes). It is prescribed to treat outbreaks and for long-term suppressive therapy of herpes.
Yes, taking antiviral medicines such as valacyclovir (Valtrex) during pregnancy is safe and does not appear to cause birth defects in the majority of patients.
Valtrex (also commonly known as valacyclovir) is an antiviral medication used to treat cold sores, genital herpes, shingles, and chickenpox. Valtrex is made by GlaxoSmithKline and is the brand name for valacyclovir. Generic Valtrex is widely available.
Valacyclovir (Valtrex, Zelitrex) is an antiviral drug used to treat viral infections caused by herpes simplex (cold sores, genital herpes), herpes zoster (shingles) and varicella zoster (chickenpox).
Valacyclovir (also known by the brand name Valtrex) has been available since 1995 and is commonly used to treat herpes simplex (oral and genital), herpes zoster (shingles) and chickenpox in children.
There is currently no cure available for genital herpes. Most people with genital herpes lead normal lives and manage to control symptoms by preventing herpes outbreaks and taking medications when necessary.
Genital herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV 2). More recent studies have shown that type 1 (HSV 1) could also be causing genital herpes.
The herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV 2) is spread via genital contact and oral sex. Once infected, patients remain carriers for life. A large number of people who have HSV will never experience any symptoms whilst others may suffer frequent outbreaks and painful symptoms such as genital lesions.
No, you cannot get genital herpes by kissing someone who has it on the mouth. But if they have a cold sore, you could catch the oral herpes virus. However, you can catch genital herpes by kissing the genitals of someone who is affected.
Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) that affects around 776,000 people in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
If you got chickenpox as a child, yes, there’s a chance of you developing herpes, but not the kind you’re thinking of. It’s one of the confusing things about the STI and the disease that cause shingles both being part of the same family. If you have chickenpox, the likelihood is that it will come back later in life in the form of shingles, unless you’re vaccinated. The likelihood of you developing herpes simplex is dependent on who you are, but so long as you have sex with people who don’t have herpes, you won’t get it either.
The primary way of contracting genital herpes is through unprotected sex with a person who has it, and presumably doesn’t have visible lesions. A condom can help to protect you against genital herpes and other STIs, but it’s important to realise that a condom may not cover all the sores, and therefore, you can still contract herpes from contact with uncovered areas.
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