How do members experience Valacyclovir?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Genital herpes 114 5
Shingles (herpes zoster) 109 20
Herpes simplex virus infection 69 13
Postherpetic neuralgia 41 2
Bell's palsy 35 2

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Nausea 4
Diarrhea 3
Dizziness 3
Blurry vision 1
Fibro fog 1
Frequent urination 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 4
Moderate 4
Mild 17
None 70

Member evaluations

patient777

evaluated on Jun 27, 2016

  • Perceived effectiveness for encephalitis: Major
  • Side effects: None

Msbee

evaluated on May 05, 2014

  • Perceived effectiveness for shingles (herpes zoster): Major
  • Side effects: None

andysmee

evaluated on Sep 13, 2013

  • Perceived effectiveness for herpes outbreak: Slight
  • Side effects: None