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Informations
about Valacyclovir |
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What
should my health care professional know before I take
Valacyclovir? |
They
need to know if you have any of these conditions:
•acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
•any other condition that may weaken the immune
system
•dehydration
•kidney disease
•an unusual or allergic reaction to Valacyclovir,
acyclovir, ganciclovir, valganciclovir, other medicines,
foods, dyes, or preservatives
•pregnant or trying to get pregnant
•breast-feeding |
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If
you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it
is almost time for your next dose, take only that
dose. Do not take double or extra doses. |
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What
drug(s) may interact with Valacyclovir? |
•cimetidine
•fosphenytoin
•phenytoin
•probenecid
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about
all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription
medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products.
Also tell your prescriber or health care professional
if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine
or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs.
These may affect the way your medicine works. Check
with your health care professional before stopping
or starting any of your medicines. |
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What
side effects may I notice from taking Valacyclovir?
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Side
effects that you should report to your prescriber
or health care professional as soon as possible:
•changes in your menstrual cycle (buy
Aviane)
•hives
•reduced amount of urine passed
•skin rash (buy
Renova)
•stomach pain
•unusual weakness (buy
Lunesta) or tiredness
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention
(report to your prescriber or health care professional
if they continue or are bothersome):
•bone pain
•dizziness
•headache (buy
Fioricet)
•nausea, vomiting |
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Where
can I keep my medicine? |
Keep
out of the reach of children in a container that small
children cannot open.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 25 degrees
C (59 and 77 degrees F). Protect from light and moisture.
Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration
date. |
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