Comparing Valtrex vs Acyclovir Topical
Valtrex | Acyclovir topical |
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Valtrex (valacyclovir) | Acyclovir topical |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Cold Sores, Herpes Simplex - Mucocutaneous/Immunocompetent Host, Herpes Simplex - Suppression, Herpes Simplex - Mucocutaneous/Immunocompromised Host, Herpes Zoster, Ramsay Hunt... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Cold Sores, Herpes Simplex. acyclovir topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Cold Sores (Herpes Simplex Labialis)
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Valtrex has an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 from a total of 302 ratings on Drugs.com. 83% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 10% reported a negative effect. |
Acyclovir topical has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 77 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Valtrex side effects in more detail. |
See also: acyclovir topical side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Valtrex prices |
View all acyclovir topical prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
Zovirax Cream, Zovirax Ointment | ||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
3.1 hours |
4 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 67 drugs are known to interact with Valtrex:
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A total of 1 drugs are known to interact with acyclovir topical:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
June 23, 1995 |
March 29, 1982 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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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