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Is It Safe To Take Valtrex When Pregnant?
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Pronounced: (val-uh-SYE-klo-veer)
Side Effects
Nausea, vomiting, fatigue, headache, dizziness, stomach pain, painful periods may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
Tell your doctor...
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