What are the Warnings/Precautions for Valtrex (Valacyclovir)?
Do not use Valtrex if: • you are allergic to any ingredient in Valtrex or to acyclovir. • Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you. Important: • Valtrex may cause dizziness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Valtrex with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it. • Safer sex practices can lower the chances of passing genital herpes to your partner. Do not have sexual contact with your partner when you have any symptoms or outbreak of genital herpes. Use a condom made of latex or polyurethane whenever you have sexual contact. • Use Valtrex with caution in the elderly; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially kidney and nervous system problems. • Valtrex should not be used in children who have not reached puberty; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed. • Pregnancy and breast-feeding: If you think you may be pre
