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Taking Imitrex And Valtrex Together
Pronounced: (val-uh-SYE-klo-veer)
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...
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From Our Experts
Taking Imitrex with antidepressants?
Full Question: I have recently been diagnosed with Cluster Headaches and have been prescribed injections of Imitrex to treat them. I've... Read more »
05/21/07 #7: Long-term, nearly daily use of Imitrex?
Full Question: I've been getting migraines for the last 20 years. I'm 48 now. I have been taking Imitrex for the last few years and it... Read more »
Imitrex for Migraine, MOH, and Stress?
Full Question: I have had migraines for 25 years and always took Imitrex. For the last 3 years I have been under a lot of stress and my... Read more »
06/18/07 #4: Imitrex and Effexor? Diarrhea?
Full Question: I have been suffering migraines for over 35 years ,and although find relief with Imitrex, oral and injectable, I have just... Read more »
Genital Herpes Medications: Learn more about Zovirax, Valtrex and...
Herpes medications are generally safe, whether you are taking herpes antiviral medication to treat an outbreak or you're taking... Read more »
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Imitrex Oral Precautions and Side Effects
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: SUMATRIPTAN TABLET - ORAL Pronounced: (sue-muh-TRIP-tan) Side Effects Flushing, sensations of... Read more »
Migraine sufferers often delay taking pills to save money
Migraine medication such as Imitrex and Maxalt are most effective if they are taken at the first sign of a headache. Many migraine sufferers delay... Read more »
Q&A: Can Valtrex be used as a "day after" drug?
A reader asks Joe and Teresa Graedon of The People's Pharmacy if the herpes drug Valtrex can be used to prevent the infection if a person has contact... Read more »
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