Valtrex!!!!!!!?

Question

i took valtrex for my oral herpes sore, like my doctor prescribed, but i am also takeing birth controll.
my doctor mentioned nothing about it interfearing withh the pill.
But i just wanted to make sure.
Any help would be greaaat!

Answer 1

I just ran a multiple medication check on Epocrates. There are no known interactions between oral contraceptive pills and Valtrex.

Answer 2

A herpes infection is irritating, painful and has a huge impact on the quality of your life. People suffering from this viral infection have literally felt a few days being taken away from their lives. Valtrex is a prescription medication prescribed for the treatment of genital herpes, cold sores and herpes zoster.

The active ingredient in Valtrex, valacyclovir is a pro-drug. Meaning, when it's administered to the patient, its form is less active as compared to the active form of other medications. A pro-drug becomes active as soon as it's inside the patient's body. So, when valacyclovir is inside your body, it metabolizes into its active form, namely acyclovir. The action of acyclovir has been seen to be effective against most of the viruses that are a part of the herpes virus family including herpes simplex virus type 1(HSV-1), herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) and also the herpes zoster virus.
The action of Valtrex helps block the working of DNA polymerase, a viral enzyme. This enzyme is needed by the herpes virus to replicate genetic material; multiply and spread the infection from one part of the body to another. By inhibiting the function of DNA polymerase, this medication prevents the herpes virus infection from multiplying and spreading. So, the body's immune system is able to cope better with the virus as compared to the system dealing with the virus without the help of the medication. The objective of Valtrex is to help control the infection.

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It's available in doses of 500mg and 1000mg. For cold sores, 2 grams of Valtrex are recommended. These need to be taken two times a day for one day. You need to keep a 12 hour gap between one dose and the next. In the case of genital herpes, 1 gram of Valtrex is prescribed to be taken two times a day for ten days. Evidence supports the use of acyclovir and Valtrex in the treatment of herpes labialis as well as herpes infections in people with cancer. The evidence to support the use of aciclovir in primary herpetic gingivostomatitis is less strong.

Some of the common side effects of this medication include abdominal pain, headache, fatigue, vomiting and even painful menstruation. Contact your doctor in case these side effects become severe or bothersome. There are also some uncommon side effects of the intake of this medication which include speech problems, vision changes, confusion, behavioural changes, fever and sore throat. If you have an allergy to any of the ingredients of the drug, you may suffer from allergic reactions like breathing trouble, throat inflammation and itching.

To optimize the use of this medication, it's important that you maintain a few precautions while using it. Precautions need to be taken even before you are prescribed Valtrex. You need to inform your doctor about your current intake of medications and also whether you currently suffer from any health conditions. This will help your doctor make the correct decision when it comes to prescribing this medication. Also, if you are allergic to any of the ingredients of this medication, it's advisable to avoid its intake.
It's also important to note that the intake of this drug may make you a little dizzy. So, driving and use of machinery, or any other activity that requires alertness, needs to be avoided. It's also advisable that pregnant women take the drug only if it's seriously required.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

I take BC too, I haven't had any problems, just don't take more valtrex then what is prescribed in one day...I did:( My heart started racing a little bit:(