Effects in drinking alcohol while taking valacyclovir?
Question posted by JAGonzales on 5 May 2013
Last updated on 5 May 2013 by mhelcl
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mhelcl
5 May 2013
Valacyclovir suppresses the immune system, besides other things. Drinking alcohol puts unnecessary strain on the already marginalized immune system and further increases th risks associated with suppressed immunity. Stay away from alcohol while taking this medication.
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