Valtrex is designed to help people suffering from genital herpes heal breakouts and then suppress them. Valtrex has been clinically proven to effectively control recurring breakouts and make it so that people can lead a normal healthy sex life.

No one is ever prepared to discover that they have genital herpes. Even less people know what to do when they have a genital herpes breakout. Valtrex is the solution to treating and suppressing genital herpes breakouts.

Valtrex works by limiting the ability of the herpes virus to reproduce itself in other cells. By limiting the ability for the virus to reproduce it limits the chance of a breakout, it also can help shorten the time of an existing breakout and not allow it to get any worse.

Valtrex is not a cure for genital herpes. There are no cures, but Valtrex can help suppress breakouts and help in healing. Clinical studies have shown the use of Valtrex to be highly safe and effective.

Take all of the valacyclovir 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.
Treatment with valacyclovir should be started as soon as possible after the first appearance of symptoms (e.g. tingling, burning, blisters).
Herpes infections are contagious and you can infect other people, even during treatment. Avoid letting infected areas come into contact with other people. Wash your hands frequently to prevent transmission.
Valacyclovir is not a cure for herpes virus infections.

Take valacyclovir 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 valacyclovir 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.
Valacyclovir can be taken with or without food. Taking valacyclovir with food may decrease stomach upset.
Take all of the valacyclovir 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 valacyclovir 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.

Stop taking valacyclovir and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives).
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take valacyclovir and talk to your doctor if you experience
· nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, or abdominal pain;
· headache;
· dizziness; or
· tremors.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.