Trusted Prescription Drug Information

• Take valtrex exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
• Treatment with valtrex should be started as soon as possible after the first appearance of symptoms (e.g. for cold sores-tingling, burning, blisters).
• Take each dose with a full glass of water.
• Valtrex can be taken with or without food. Taking valacyclovir with food may decrease stomach upset.
• Take all of the valtrex that has been prescribed for you even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may start to improve before the infection is completely treated.
• It is important to take valtrex regularly to get the most benefit.
• Lesions caused by herpes viruses should be kept as clean and dry as possible. Wearing loose clothing may help to prevent irritation of the lesions.
• Store valacyclovir at room temperature away from moisture and heat.