What is Valacyclovir?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: ValacyclovirBrand:
Valacyclovir is used to treat herpes zoster (shingles) and genital herpes. It does not cure herpes infections but decreases pain and itching, helps sores to heal, and prevents new ones from forming.
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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 | 70 | 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
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 4 | |
| Moderate | 4 | |
| Mild | 17 | |
| None | 66 |
Member evaluations
I am the Walrus
evaluated on Jan 07, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for Prevent infection: Moderate
- Side effects: None
EmersonAilidh
evaluated on Aug 18, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for human herpesvirus 6: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
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Sppooo
evaluated on Apr 17, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome: Major
- Side effects: Mild
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