My mother's ophthalmologist put her on Valtrex indefinitely to suppress a possible shingles outbreak. She had a severe one 7 yrs ago that caused near blindness in one eye. She has had a cornea transplant 6 months ago and the doc says another shingles outbreak in the eye could cause her to lose the cornea. Valtrex forever? That worries me.
Herpes Zoster - Can valacyclovir be used to suppress VZV outbreaks indefinitely?
- Posted:
- 6 Oct 2009 by barraa007
- Topics:
- valtrex, herpes zoster, valacyclovir
Details:
Responses (1)
suzanne6618 Oct 2009
Has your doctor mentioned the herpes zoster vaccine? Valacyclovir is used to suppress recurrent herpes infections.
See: http://www.drugs.com/cdi/zoster-vaccine-live.html
Search for questions
Still looking for answers? Try searching for what you seek or ask your own question.
Similar questions
I found a prescription for Valtrex in my boyfriend's name. We've been together for several months &?
... I've never noticed any warts or genital sores, & He "Claims" his dermatologist prescribed it for his face! He doesn't get ...
4 answers • 11 Sep 2009 • 
How long after commencing Valacyclovir does shingles become non-contagious?
With Christmas coming on Thurs., I'm worried about spreading shingles/chicken pox to my family. The initial symptoms (pain) started Wed/Thurs ...
1 answer • 23 Dec 2009 •
Ocular Herpes Simplex Has anyone tried Lysine supplements and noticed a reduction in outbreaks?
.. I have chronic outbreaks (almost every two weeks) and am trying to find ways to reduce the frequency
3 answers • 18 Aug 2011 •
I am 26 and pregnant I use acyclovir medication oral to suppress genital herpes? Is it safe to use?
... during my pregnancy? I was classified type 2 genital herpes. I'm in the process of getting medi-cal so I can insurance and talk to a doctor. ...
1 answer • 19 Aug 2011 •
Does plaquenil cause shingles, does it suppress the immune system?
1 answer • 25 Aug 2011 • 1 star