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Dr Salim I Knw, it's staph bacteria and not virus, it's caused of anxiety, my doctor prescriped me valtrex 500 mg, do u suggest me another medication ?i still havent got any better
Dr. Rania Mousa, General Medicine - VALTREX :Valacyclovir belongs to the class of medications known as antivirals. It is used to treat a viral infection affecting the skin known as shingles (herpes zoster). It is also used to treat cold... Read More
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Is There Any Better Medication thanVALTREX 500 for STAPH? The bacteria is spreading more&more, from my tongue into my mouth and lips :( :( HELP
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Dr. Rania Mousa, General Medicine - hello dear but valtrex is antiviral and staph is bacteria who told you it is staph, if the dr gave you valtrex 500 then it is indication he is curing a virus not bacteria from your symptoms it may b... Read More
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Is it safe to take 500mg of Valtrex every day? If not, what is the best way to take it?
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Dr. Karim Farah, Pulmonology - It depends why you are being prescribed the medication. Valtex is valacyclovie which is an antiviral. The dosages can vary from 500mg daily to 3g depending on what you are being treated for. Common si... Read More
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