Valtrex
Valtrex is a highly effective genital herpes medication that is also effective at providing treatment for cold sores and shingles. If taken as soon as possible after you first notice an outbreak it can significantly reduce the time it takes you to recover, meaning that you won’t have to deal with unpleasant symptoms for too long. It’s also possible to use Valtrex valacyclovir in a preventative sense to help people who tend to get regular outbreaks - though this is uncommon.
You can buy Valtrex 500mg online from STITreatment.co.uk, but we require all of our patients to complete a quick and confidential online consultation when they place an order. Valtrex valacyclovir is a prescription treatment, and our doctor will have to use the information you provide in the consultation to make sure that you can safely take it. If your order is approved, your treatment will be shipped straight away; if not, there will be no charge and our doctor may make an alternative recommendation.
What conditions can it treat?
Valtrex 500mg is an antiviral medication that is effective at treating infections caused by the herpes simplex and herpes zoster viruses, which means that it can deal with an outbreak of cold sores and genital herpes, as well as shingles. It doesn’t act as a cure, but it can drive the virus back into an inactive state much quicker than your immune system would normally be capable of doing so.
How does Valtrex 500mg work?
Valtrex valacyclovir changes into a more active state in the body, which is why it is known as a pro-drug. Once inside your system, it works to influence the virus directly by blocking the action of a particular viral enzyme known as DNA polymerase. This enzyme is responsible for copying RNA to DNA and if this action can’t take place, it prevents the virus from spreading any further. If it can’t spread, the immune system is more capable of dealing with it.
How do you use Valtrex 500mg?
As soon as you notice the first signs of a genital herpes outbreak you should start taking it. Ideally your first dose should be within the first 24 hours of you noticing the first symptoms. Each time you take it, it should be with a full glass of water to ensure that the treatment is passed through your kidneys properly, but you don’t have to worry about taking it with or without food.
Generally, it is recommended to treat genital herpes by taking two 500mg tablets daily for three to five days, unless it is for the very first outbreak, in which case treatment should last for up to ten days. If you would like to use this medication as a preventative treatment, one tablet daily is usually prescribed.
What are the Valtrex side effects?
Valtrex valacyclovir doesn’t commonly cause side effects, but it is possible that some people may be more sensitive to the effects of this medication than others. The most common side effects tend to be mild in nature and may include nausea and headaches. Although it is much less likely, it could also cause you to experience joint pain, vomiting, depression and more intense period pain for women. As said, these effects are very unlikely, but if you experience anything prolonged or more serious, speak to your doctor straight away.
