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Valtrex (valacyclovir) is an antiviral prescription medication approved to treat genital herpes (HSV-2), oral herpes or cold sores (HSV-1), and shingles (herpes zoster). It can be used to treat active outbreaks or taken daily as suppressive therapy to reduce how often outbreaks occur and lower the risk of passing herpes to a partner.

After you take Valtrex, your body converts it into acyclovir. Acyclovir then blocks an enzyme called viral DNA polymerase, which the herpes virus needs to copy itself. This stops the virus from replicating, shortening outbreaks and reducing their severity.

Dosing depends on the indication. For episodic genital herpes in adults, a common regimen is 500 mg or 1 g twice daily for 3 to 5 days. For daily suppressive therapy, 500 mg or 1 g once daily is typical. Herpes zoster (shingles) is usually treated with 1 g three times daily for 7 days. Your physician will determine the right dose based on your medical history.

Daily suppressive therapy with Valtrex has been shown in clinical studies to significantly reduce the risk of transmitting genital herpes to an uninfected partner. It does not eliminate transmission risk entirely, so consistent use of condoms and avoiding sexual contact during outbreaks is still recommended.

Valtrex is generally well tolerated. The most common side effects include headache, nausea, and stomach pain. Rarely, at high doses or in people with kidney problems, more serious effects such as confusion, kidney stress, or low platelet counts can occur. Your physician will review your kidney function and any other medications before prescribing.

Valacyclovir is processed by the kidneys, so the dose may need to be reduced in people with impaired kidney function. Your Doctronic physician will ask about your kidney health and any relevant lab results before prescribing to ensure the dose is safe for you.

Valtrex works best when started as early as possible, ideally at the first sign of an outbreak such as tingling, itching, or a burning sensation. When taken promptly, it can shorten the duration of an outbreak by one to two days and reduce symptom severity.

Doctronic uses an AI-powered evaluation to gather your symptoms, medical history, and relevant details. A licensed physician then reviews your information, makes a clinical determination, and if appropriate, sends a treatment plan including a prescription directly to your pharmacy. The entire process is secure, HIPAA-compliant, and available to adults 18 and older in any U.S. state.