Comparing Valacyclovir vs Valcyte
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Valacyclovir is an antiviral drug that helps treat herpes and varicella-zoster infections. It should be started as soon as possible after symptom onset and only needs to be taken twice a day.... View more |
Prescribed for CMV Retinitis, CMV Prophylaxis. Valcyte may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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8.6
For Cold Sores: This stuff makes a huge difference in the duration and pain of cold sores. My dentist prescribes it for me because without it, I get a cold sore every darn time I go to the dentist. For those who have problems with frequent outbreaks, do some research on things you shouldn't eat. Nuts and seeds are huge cold sore triggers because of the arginine in them. Other things that will trigger and outbreak for me: too much direct sun on my face and too much exposure to extreme cold on my face. If I'm really careful about avoiding the things that cause me problems, I can prevent them but it's nice to have the valacyclovir for those times when I don't get it right. |
8.0
For CMV Prophylaxis: Valgan takes care of cmv well I had a spk transplant that had cmv I did not have, my dose was 2 tabs 2x for 21 days then 1 2x for 14 days then went off only drug that treats cmv good. I would not take long term because of stomach pain and resistance to drug if future cmv infections should occur it becomes less effective like any other drug and the consequences can be dire for us with transplants, good experience with drug though pretty pricey though but life is priceless good luck |
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Side Effects |
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See the full valacyclovir side effects document. |
Common side effects include: anemia, and neutropenia. See the full Valcyte side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all valacyclovir prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
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Valtrex |
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Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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3.1 hours |
4.08 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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N/A |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 59 drugs are known to interact with valacyclovir:
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A total of 207 drugs are known to interact with Valcyte:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date |
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June 23, 1995 |
March 29, 2001 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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For Cold Sores: I take valacyclovir 500mg once a day. Usually don't have any cold sores anymore. But I had the most intense stressful week with a lot of triggers. Took the 1g every 12 hours plus icing the areas, and it wasn't enough to stop it. Hoping it heals quickly though so that I can see my boyfriend! So usually the daily suppressor and emergency 1g works, but sometimes life is just too much. Sometimes it gets you, and there's not a lot you can do. :( Since being on valacyclovir however, plus lysine and icing the pre-sores, my life has been a little less miserable in the cold sore department. Still sucks though.