Valtrex Information:

Valtrex isan antiviral medication, which controls the growth of the herpes virusand enables the body to combat the infection. It does not possess thecapability to cure herpes, yet it reduces the symptoms of the infectionto a great extent.
The diseases caused by the herpes viruses on which Valtrex acts includegenital herpes, cold sores, shingles and chicken pox. This drug mayalso be used for some other purpose, apart from the prescription.

Beforeyou begin taking Valtrex, you must consult your doctor if you sufferfrom HIV/AIDS, kidney disease, kidney or have undergone a bone marrowtransplant as it can be harmful to your kidneys. Moroever, the sideeffects may also increase if you are taking other medications alongwith Valtrex. Consulting your doctor will help, as they may recommendyou undergo some tests or take other medicines along with Valtrex.

Youshould start Valtrex as soon as you realize any symptoms of herpes.These include tingling, burning or blisters. It begins to show itseffects after a couple of days. Consume Valtrex as directed by yourdoctor. It can be taken before or after a meal. You should take eachdose with a full glass of water and drink plenty of water during thecourse of this drug, so that your kidneys are not affected. Keep themedicine away from moisture or light.

The herpesvirus is transferable to the baby from the pregnant mother. In case ifyou have genital herpes, you must prevent a herpes outbreak during yourpregnancy to make sure that it not transferred to the baby duringbirth.

Valtrex cannot stop the spread of genitalherpes, as these infections are contagious and you can infect otherswhile you are taking this drug. You should avoid sexual intercourse oruse a latex condom, so that you do not spread the virus. You shouldalso make sure that the infected part of your body does not touch otherpeople.

Valtrex also has certain side effects,however, the possiblity is rare. These may include nausea, vomiting,diarrhoea, stomach pain, headache, dizziness, feeling tired, jointpain, menstrual pain, or mild skin rash. Sometimes it may also causecertain serious side effects such as easy bruising or bleeding, unusualweakness, pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, fever, pain inyour lower back, drowsiness, mood changes, increased thirst, loss ofappetite, nausea or  vomiting.

Although these sideeffects are very seldom, if you experience any of them, you mustconsult your doctor before continuing the medication.

This article is for informational purposes only. For further instructions on Valtrex consult with your doctor.