Does Valtrex protect your partner?

Does Valtrex protect your partner?

Once-daily Valtrex cut the chance of the partner getting herpes with no symptoms by 50%. The risk of developing genital herpes with symptoms in the partner dropped by 77%.

Do I have to take Valtrex for the rest of my life?

To help clear up your infection, keep taking valacyclovir for the full time of treatment, even if your symptoms begin to clear up after a few days. Do not miss any doses. However, do not use this medicine more often or for a longer time than your doctor ordered.

Does Valtrex cause weight gain?

Valtrex (valacyclovir) and other antiviral medications can only treat the symptoms associated with herpes infections and shorten outbreaks. Does Valtrex (valacyclovir) make you gain weight? Weight changes are not commonly reported with the use of Valtrex (valacyclovir).

How long can you take valacyclovir?

Valacyclovir comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken every 8 hours (three times a day) for 7 days to treat shingles. To treat genital herpes it is usually taken twice a day for 5 days.

Will I have to take Valtrex forever?

Is taking Valtrex long term safe?

Taken long term, particularly in people with existing kidney issues and/or inadequate hydration, valacyclovir can lead to renal toxicity and kidney failure. It can also lead to inflammation of the liver in certain people, particularly those with existing liver health issues.

What happens if you take valacyclovir everyday?

Valacyclovir, taken daily, reduces the number of outbreaks a person experiences and the number of days that someone sheds the virus asymptomatically.

What happens when you stop taking daily Valtrex?

If you stop taking the drug suddenly or don’t take it at all: The symptoms of your viral infection may not get better, or may get worse. If you miss doses or don’t take the drug on schedule: Your medication may not work as well or may stop working completely.