I'm taking Valtrex for my eye problem that has persisted since I had facial shingles in July! 1000 mg. 2 times a day and it's been 14 days now. I have a 30 day supply. After 1 week I started having heart palpitations off and on during the day and even when I waken at night, it's very noticeable. I take medication for that (the doctor says it's common). It has been under control with the medication but since I've been on this Valtrex, it's been occurring often. Any thoughts? thanks.
I did look up the side effects and didn't see that it was listed.
2006-12-26 10:44:27 · 1 answers · asked by yanksgirl 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
While palpitations are not a listed side effect of Valtrex, that does not mean that the medication isn't affecting you that way. Remember, everyone is different so medications affect us all differently. On the other hand, the palpitations could increase or be more noticeable simply because you are under stress (from the illness and maybe whatever is also going on in your life). No matter what, the doctor should be notified of the change/increase in your palpitations. He will then make the decision whether or not to stop the Valtrex. It is always better to be safe so please notifiy your doctor to see if he is concerned by the change.
I am sorry to hear that you are having problems from you shingles. I also had facial shingles a few years back that ran from my forehead straight down beside my right eye. I was lucky though...no eye issues from it...but I could not take Valtrex due to serious side effects. I hope you soon recover completely. Take care!
2006-12-27 14:43:56 · answer #1 · answered by ilse72 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
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2016-05-02 20:08:09 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it did get into my left eye and a blessing I had with a wonderful eye specialists..it is cured but I still have it on my head...ready to peel the skin off and scrap the nerves off....
2014-06-23 11:26:52 · answer #3 · answered by RUBY 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋