Valtrex Questions (Page 2)

Does Valtrex contain penicillin?

My husband was prescribed Valtrex for shingles and is allergic to penicillin. The ER knows this but when he went to ask the gentleman working the counter at the pharmacy the guy disappeared and my husband was unable to get an answer.

Does Valtrex work for HPV?

I am wondering if Valtrex would also work for Human Papillona Virus?

Will taking Valtrex show up on a drug test at my place of employment?

I've had shingles 10 weeks and no treatment has given any relief to date?

After Valtrex & Medrol initally I have had Gabapentin, 300mg TID x 2 months Lidoderm patches that did not stick to my skin, T3-4-5 steroid injection, C7 epidural, a 5 ingredient cream with clondine that caused incoherent speach and light headiness. Has anyone tried starting a Zovirax dsage... read more

Can taking Valtrex cause a Herpes blood test to show negative 1 year after diagnosis?

I was diagnosed with genital herpes January 2012 by visual exam by doctor and classic symptoms. Blood test showed negative but probably because virus had not been in my system long enough to show positive. Started Valtrex immediately and been on it a year, then decided to take another test January... read more

Shingles and abdominal bulge?

I developed shingles three weeks ago and saw my doctor immediately. He prescribed one week of Valtrex and Prednisone, which I completed. About 10 days ago I noticed a rather large bulge in the right side of my abdomen in front of where the shingles were located. There is really no pain except for... read more

How long is the shelf life of a prescription for Valtrex ?

Can Valtrex help a dental infection?

I have possible infection in lower teeth. Will Valtrex help?

Can Prednisone cause a headache?

I've had shingles and my doctor gave me 40 mg. daily of prednisone along with Valtrex. I've only been taking the prednisone for 2 1/2 days and I've got an awful headache. Since I've only been taking it a short time do I have to taper off? I've been taking the Valtrex for... read more