Combine Valtrex and Acyclovir

Drug Interactions and Combined Side Effects of
Valtrex

and Acyclovir

Combine Valtrex with Acyclovir. To make a decision about taking Valtrex and Acyclovir, click here for a Medication Risk Map showing their individual and Combined Risks

Valtrex and Acyclovir have 63 combined Side Effects total
34 are Life Threatening
7 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Valtrex

Valtrex is also known by the generic name Valacyclovir

USES:
Valacyclovir is used in children to treat cold sores (herpes labialis) and chickenpox (varicella zoster). It is used in adults to treat cold sores and shingles (herpes zoster). Valacyclovir does not cure these diseases, but it may decrease pain and help sores heal faster. Valacyclovir belongs to a class of medications known as antivirals.

Valacyclovir is also used to treat people with genital herpes who are currently having an outbreak. It can also be used to prevent an outbreak (suppressive therapy). This medication helps control symptoms, but does not cure the disease or prevent infection of sexual partners.

If you are taking valacyclovir for treatment of genital herpes, it is important to follow safe sex practices to lower the chance of giving herpes to your partner, even if there are no symptoms present. Always use a condom made of latex or polyurethane. When you have symptoms or are experiencing an outbreak, do not have sexual contact with your partner.

Uses of Acyclovir

USES:
Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. It treats cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex), shingles (caused by herpes zoster), and chickenpox.

This medication is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, acyclovir is used to help reduce the number of future episodes.

Acyclovir is an antiviral drug. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Acyclovir decreases the severity and length of these outbreaks. It helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching. This medication may also help reduce how long pain remains after the sores heal. In addition, in people with a weakened immune system, acyclovir can decrease the risk of the virus spreading to other parts of the body and causing serious infections.

Valtrex and Acyclovir Combined Have 34 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects

Critcal Seriouosness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Acyclovir and Valtrex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Aggressive Behavior is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Acyclovir and Valtrex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Acyclovir and Valtrex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Any Disorder of the Brain - Encephalopathy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Acyclovir and Valtrex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Bloody Urine - Hematuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Acyclovir and Valtrex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Coma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Acyclovir and Valtrex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Acyclovir and Valtrex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Acyclovir and Valtrex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell - Neutropenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Acyclovir and Valtrex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Acyclovir and Valtrex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Delirium is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Acyclovir and Valtrex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Difficulty Speaking - Dysarthria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Acyclovir and Valtrex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Acyclovir and Valtrex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Fever is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Acyclovir and Valtrex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Acyclovir and Valtrex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Acyclovir and Valtrex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Acyclovir and Valtrex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Acyclovir and Valtrex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - High Amount of Bilirubin in the Blood - Hyperbilirubinemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Acyclovir and Valtrex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Acyclovir and Valtrex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Acyclovir and Valtrex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Acyclovir and Valtrex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Kidney Failure - Renal Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Acyclovir and Valtrex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Acyclovir and Valtrex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality - Psychotic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Acyclovir and Valtrex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Painful Periods - Dysmenorrhea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Acyclovir and Valtrex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Problems with Eyesight - Visual Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Acyclovir and Valtrex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Acyclovir and Valtrex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Acyclovir and Valtrex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Acyclovir and Valtrex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Swollen Lymph Nodes - Lymphadenopathy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Acyclovir and Valtrex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Acyclovir and Valtrex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Acyclovir and Valtrex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Liver Problems - Jaundice is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Acyclovir and Valtrex combined

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Valtrex and Acyclovir Combined have 7 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Valtrex and Acyclovir combined

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Valtrex and Acyclovir combined

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Valtrex and Acyclovir combined

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Valtrex and Acyclovir combined

Not Feeling Well - Malaise is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Valtrex and Acyclovir combined

Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Valtrex and Acyclovir combined

Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Valtrex and Acyclovir combined

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Valtrex and Acyclovir Drug-Drug Interactions

There are no drug-drug interactions between Valtrex and Acyclovir.

Valtrex has 4 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Valtrex.

Valtrex Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome - Syndrome characterized by Anemia and Renal Failure is a contraindication of Valtrex.

Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura is a contraindication of Valtrex.

Relative Contraindications

Dehydration - Extreme Loss of Body Water is a contraindication of Valtrex.

Renal Disease with Moderate to Severe Function Impairment - Moderate to Severe Kidney Impairment is a contraindication of Valtrex.

Acyclovir has 2 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Acyclovir. Acyclovir Oral Contraindications (grouped by decreasing seriousness level) Relative Contraindications Dehydration - Extreme Loss of Body Water is a contraindication of Acyclovir. Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Acyclovir.

Valtrex - Symptoms of overdose may include
change in the amount of urine, sluggishness, loss of consciousness, seizures.

Acyclovir - Symptoms of overdose may include
change in the amount of urine, extreme tiredness, agitation, loss of consciousness, seizures.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.