Valtrex and its possible side-effects while treating viral infections

Valtrex and its possible side-effects while treating viral infections

Generic Valtrex
Valtrex (valacyclovir hydrochloride salt of L-valyl ester of drug acyclovir) is available for oral consumption and each palette contains 1gm of valacyclovir along with other inactive ingredients. Valtrex [generic Valtrex] is an anti-viral drug used in the treatment of genital herpes. It helps our body fight the spread and development of the infection caused by the herpes virus. The herpes virus causes genital herpes, cold sores, shingles and chicken pox. Valtrex does not cure herpes, nor does it prevent the transfer of the disease (contagiousness) while taking the medication. Valtrex generally acts as a regulator for regulating the intensity and severity of the illness. You can either buy Valtrex at a local pharmacy near you or order Valtrex online.

Valtrex General Information
Valtrex is to be taken by people with a normal immune system. Valtrex helps reduce the growth and spread of the herpes virus so that our body can fight the infection. Unlike bacterial antibiotics, antiviral drugs are very narrow in the scale of treatments to infections, and are not always a cure but are mostly just regulators.

Treatments Using Valtrex
Oral herpes is a disease in which the mouth and face get infected and blisters erupt on the face, which are called cold sores or fever blisters. This is the most common type of the infection by the herpes virus.

Genital herpes cannot be cured and is transmitted through sexual contact. The symptoms of genital herpes are blisters and ulcers around the genitals. Medication can only help reduce the visibility of the symptoms during a break out and help reduce the break outs. Genital herpes is spread very easily by skin contact. In women the symptoms may not even be visible to her partner. Genital herpes is contagious even while taking the medication for treatment and reduction of the visibility of the symptoms.
The virus is passed on from mother to baby during childbirth if the mother is infected.

The symptoms of herpes last a couple of weeks and they become visible within 2 days to 3 weeks. The first symptom is usually mild and not noticeable. Herpes can be detected by medical tests. A doctor will take a swab test of the infected tissue and determine if the individual has the herpes virus infection.

Shingles is a condition in which the skin develops a rash and is very painful. Individuals who have suffered from chicken pox usually retain the virus and in event of a weakening of the immune system later in life, the virus gets reactivated resulting in shingles.

Cold sores occur near the mouth and are generally aggravated by stress, fever, exposure to the sun, hormonal changes, weakening of the immune system and skin being exposed to unfavorable conditions.

Valtex Precautions and Warnings
Valtrex [generic Valtrex] is prescribed by doctors after looking into the medical history of the person concerned. It is not advisable for patients with weak immune systems, kidney disease, kidney transplant, bone marrow transplant, cancer or allergies to foods, dyes and medications to be treated with Valtrex. People suffering from depression are also not the best candidates for Valtrex.

Valtrex Side Effects
Valtrex is tolerated by most people; however some individuals may have some side effects during their treatment using Valtrex. Some of the common side effects caused by intake of Valtrex are:

Headaches
Nausaa
Stomach aches
Depression
Painful menstrual cramps
Dizziness
Joint pains
Bile
Vomiting
Skin rash
Low blood count

An alarming condition called Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) is one of the side effects seen in a few people who have been treated with Valtrex [generic Valtrex].
TTP lowers the blood count and causes a lot of small blood clots. This condition (TTP) is observed in patients who have been infected with HIV or have had kidney transplants or stem cells transplants and are taking Valtrex. Consult a health practitioner about any medical condition you may be having and the side effects you may go through during your treatment with Valtrex.

All drugs go through clinical study and their side effects are determined, yet tests have not shown whether sexual side effects are caused due to the usage of Valtrex [generic Valtrex] itself.

Valtrex Notes
It is also important to inform your practitioner if you are planning a baby or breast feeding before taking treatment. Valtrex [generic Valtrex] is a Category B medication, so it is probably safe to take during pregnancy. Normal doses of Valtrex can be harmful to people suffering from kidney disorders. Some side effects of Valtrex with patients suffering from kidney disorders are seizures, hallucinations, confusion and other nervous system mishaps. Geriatric patients have a higher risk of side effects of Valtrex.

Valtrex How to Use

Your doctor will prescribe a Valtrex [generic Valtrex] dosage based on your age, weight, medical condition that you need to be treated for, medical history and on what medications you are already taking.

The recommended dose of Valtrex is Valtrex 1000mg per day to be taken 3 times for 7 days by people suffering from shingles. Valtrex [generic Valtrex] is an oral medication.

The recommended dose for people suffering from cold sores is 2 grams twice a day for one day. There should be a 12 hour gap between doses.

The initial recommended dose for herpes treatment is Valtrex 1000mg taken twice a day for 10 days.