Description
What conditions can Valtrex treat?
Valtrex can successfully treat the infection by slowing the growth of the herpes virus and preventing further growth. Sadly it cannot cure herpes. Valtrex contains the active ingredients Valacyclovir Hydrochloride. The Valtrex genital herpes treatment can also be used to treat other forms of the herpes virus such as chickenpox and shingles. Children under the age of 12 suffering from cold sores can also use this treatment as can children with chicken pox over the age of 2 years.
The Valtrex genital herpes treatment is used to treat both herpes outbreaks and stop future outbursts. the medications should be taken for 10 days for symptom relief. For shingles the Valtrex anit-viral drug should be taken for 7 days and for the treatment of cold sores it should be taken for 3 days.
Precautions
Valtrex is effective in treating genital herpes in older patients but sometime not ideal if they are suffering from other medical conditions. If you are pregnant this medication may not be suitable. To minimize the risk of infection you should still practice safe protected sexual intercourse even if you are using Valtrex.
Are there any Valtrex side effects?
Depending on your tolerance towards the treatment Valtrex can cause some side effects. Some patients have reported the following mild side effects when taking the valtrex anti-viral drug:
• Drowsiness
• Mild skin reactions
• Headache
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Nausea and vomiting
How do I purchase Valtrex online?
By obtaining a valid prescription through an online consultation you can purchase the anti-viral drug Valtrex. Use the simple free form online to fill out your medical details and this will be reviewed by one of our team doctors who will conclude whether this is the suitable treatment for you and they will issue a prescription. The medication can be sent from our pharmacy to arrive to you the very next day once our online doctor has approved you the treatment.
MaryMaria57 –
Had my first outbreak about two weeks ago, it was excruciatingly painful. Couldn’t urinate without being In the bath tub or running water over the sores….this outbreak had been going on for a whole two weeks almost so I went to my doctor and she prescribed me valtrex 500mg 2x a day. By the second day of taking the medication the burning while urinating went away. I am now on day 6 and the sores are almost all gone, I have maybe one left but there’s little to no feeling in it. This was my first outbreak and I just turned 21, it flared up right after I got the flu and had a high fever. Apparently hsv can stay dormant in your body for some time until your immune system is shot…but I’m finally feeling normal again and the meds for sure work.
Drugs.com Reviewed March 20, 2016
Johnganonyy –
I’ve been using Valtrex for suppression and have not had an outbreak in 1.5 years using it. It’s a life saver. Hoping to take it daily for the rest of my life. If anyone has been taking it daily for suppression please chime in, I wanted to know if it has effected anyone in a bad way. I did read one review where someone was using it daily as a suppression for 14 years and it worked and he didn’t have an outbreak once but he ended getting allergic reaction and had to stop using it. What a bummer! But yes Valtrex is a life saver.
Drugs.com Reviewed April 25, 2016
Seriouslyfedup –
I took valtrex for about 3 years. I was having terrible side effects after about a year 1/2.. but I did not want an outbreak so I kept taking them. I felt like total crap almost everyday for months. one day and realized I was out of my script and had to call doc for my yearly refill. I stopped taking them! I am a completely different person off of the pills. I no longer feel depressed. I was having all the side effects. I had a dull ache in the right side of my body that radiated form my hip to my breast. A week after stopping the pills all my symptoms were gone and pain in my side gone. I think back to a few weeks ago and never want to wake up eveyday feeling the way I did.i will deal with outbreaks. No more valtrex.
Drugs.com Reviewed April 28, 2016
Willla –
Discovered rash on a Thursday, prescribed Valtrex on a Friday. Woke up Saturday and rash was still spreading but stopped by that night and began to dry up by Tuesday- no blisters ever formed and itching/pain was very minimal! Side effects only the first day or so, but not positive it was from Valtrex- the sickness/headaches I felt could’ve easily been from my anxiety. By the third day, any side effects subsided completely and had no issues finishing the medication. After reading stories of shingles sufferers who did not take anti-virals, I am so happy my doctor prescribed this medication. Also, a suggestion, Burow’s solution (sold as Domeboro in most pharmacies) helped soothe and dry up my rash quickly! Keep your head up! :)
Drugs.com Reviewed May 13, 2016
itscoolyo –
I’ve had HSV-1 (Cold Sores) for the past 10 years with a flare-up, in what seems, every 3-4 years so daily prevention was never a big deal to me. At first I’d just hit it with some Abreva and toss a bandaid to cover the unsightliness and in a about 3 weeks, it would go away. My last flare-up, I went to the medic who got me some Acyclovir. Honestly, taking acyclovir did seem to shorten the duration but my sores still lasted 2 weeks. This recent flare-up my doc prescribed me 1 gram of Valtrex, & the blisters appear to be healing after day 3, not week 3. Awesome stuff.
Drugs.com Reviewed September 16, 2016
Person2Person –
Hi! I’ve had fever blisters/cold sores/herpes of the mouth, etc since I was about 2 years old.So I know the horrible way it affects your self esteem. Not sure who kissed me as a baby , but may they forever burn! Ps…don’t kiss your babies or let anyone else do it. I’ve learned a lot about the virus and could tell you many facts, such as its really just a virus. You get it , your immune system fights it , and it dies… but not with out leaving some of its DNA in your body. If you get cold sores, the DNA lingers in a big nerve ganglia in your neck. And no you can’t have it removed ,I asked! Valtrex is a life saver. Tell your doctor right away you need a script for 30 w 5 rfls. Be firm. Don’t be swayed. Always have 2 on you.Take ASAP.
Drugs.com Reviewed November 16, 2016
ABfan –
I’ve gotten cold sores for years. I’ve had some disfiguring experiences with larger ones that scab over on or around my lips. They started in my 30’s and over thirty years, have always been with me. Sometimes I go for 7-8 months without being affected but they never cease completely. There are times when I get one, it runs its course for about 10 days, then in a week or two, get another that can be more severe. Generally, it works well. Although it is still effective at controlling an outbreak and reducing healing time, it is far from a cure and outbreaks can still result in blisters even when taken A.S.A.P. after first signs. TIMING IS IMPORTANT. Take at first tingle is a good rule but if outbreak occurs during sleep, not much can be done.
Drugs.com Reviewed December 9, 2016
Kim –
I was diagnosed with HSV 2 in 2001 after having sex for the first time. I was in so much pain and suffered from urinary retention and had to wear a catheter for about 2 months. I was so embarrassed and depressed. My partner accused me of giving him the virus; however, I was a virgin. I take Valtrex prn and luckily I only have one to two outbreaks a year that last about 3 days and include one to two small blisters. No more urinary retention. I just wish I would have questioned my partner sooner related to a history of STDs.
Drugs.com Reviewed April 16, 2018
Isabelle –
As an anxious person, I was worried when I saw how many pills to ingest and the possible side-effects. Decided to jump in and let me tell you, the benefits outweighed my fears. I could feel it erupting – took the medication and the very next day I was 95% healed. There will be no more Abreva / blistex for me. This is the way to go. Thank you Valtrex. (Took the generic form)
Drugs.com Reviewed April 21, 2018
Helloworld –
I just found out that I have genital herpes. I was depressed, my ex boyfriend accused me of getting it first where in fact I only had sex with him without contraceptive so for sure he got it first and gave it to me. So my obgyn prescribed me Valtrex Its definitely a life saver for me since the initial outbreak . Expensive but it works.
Drugs.com Reviewed May 27, 2018