Description

VALTREX ACTION MECHANISM

On oral administration Valtrex is rapidly and extensively converted to acyclovir, the action of mechanism of which is to stop viral replication. However, it does not eliminate the virus, so Valtrex can not a cure a viral infection but reduces the risk of spreading infection to others.

VALTREX DOSAGE

Dosage of valtrex depends upon condition, medical history, severity of disease and age group. Dosage for shingles 1000 mg three times a day for seven days taken orally, for cold sores is 2000mg twice a day for one day and genital herpes is 1000mg 2 times a day for ten days.

VALTREX ADVANTAGES

Over all, Valtrex is effective and safe drug with rare side effects on short term treatment. Valtrex has helps to curb both morbidity and mortality in adults and children with serious and life threatening HSV disease.

VALTREX SIDE EFFECTS

Common side effects of valtrex include dizziness, headache, nausea and vomiting while serious effects that need immediate medical help are allergic reactions, aggressive behavior, confusion hallucinations problems with balance, talking and walking , stomach pain, tremor and trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine.