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Valacyclovir (Valtrex) is an antiviral drug prescribed for the treatment of herpes viruses such as shingles, genital herpes, and cold sores. Side effects, drug interactions, warnings and precautions, and patient information should be reviewed prior to taking any medication.

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Cold Sores Pictures Slideshow: Coping, Treatment and Prevention Besides being itchy and painful, cold sores make you feel self-conscious. Watch this slideshow and learn how to prevent and treat...learn more »
Shingles Quiz: Test Your Medical IQ Shingles falls within a well-known family of viruses that cause itching, burning, blisters, and pain. Take the Shingles Quiz to...learn more »
Chickenpox Quiz: Test Your Medical IQ How is chickenpox related to shingles? Take the Chickenpox Quiz to assess your IQ of this itchy, blistering childhood skin...learn more »
Genital Herpes Quiz: Test Your Sexual Health IQ What do you know about genital herpes? Learn the facts, causes, symptoms, and treatments for this sexually transmitted skin...learn more »
Picture of Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 A herpes virus that causes cold sores and fever blisters in and around the mouth. See a picture of Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1...learn more »
Picture of Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 A herpes virus that causes genital herpes, which is characterized by sores in the genital area. See a picture of Herpes Simplex...learn more »

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