Cold Sore Kit

Important Safety Information

Valacyclovir may cause dizziness. This effect may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use valacyclovir with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.

Safer sex practices can lower the chances of passing genital herpes to your partner. Do not have sexual contact with your partner when you have any symptoms or outbreak of genital herpes. Use a condom made of latex or polyurethane whenever you have sexual contact. Lab tests, including complete blood cell counts, kidney function, and liver function, may be performed while you use valacyclovir. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.

Use valacyclovir with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially kidney and nervous system problems. Valtrex should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 2 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.

PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using valacyclovir while you are pregnant. Valacyclovir is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use valacyclovir, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.