Comparing Valacyclovir vs Valcyte
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| Valacyclovir | Valcyte (valganciclovir) |
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Prescription only
Valacyclovir is an antiviral prodrug that is rapidly converted into acyclovir in the body. It should be started at the first sign of genital herpes or cold sore symptoms but is not a cure for these... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for CMV Prophylaxis, CMV Retinitis. Valcyte may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Valacyclovir | More about Valcyte (valganciclovir) | ||||||||||||||||
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Valacyclovir has an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 from a total of 468 ratings on Drugs.com. 81% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 12% reported a negative effect. |
Valcyte has an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 50% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: valacyclovir side effects in more detail. |
Common side effects include:
See also: Valcyte side effects in more detail. |
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View all valacyclovir prices |
View all Valcyte prices and generic prices |
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N/A |
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| Half Life The 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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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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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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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 62 drugs are known to interact with valacyclovir:
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A total of 222 drugs are known to interact with Valcyte:
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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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June 23, 1995 |
March 29, 2001 |
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N/A |
N/A |
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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.
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