Why VALACYCLOVIR HYDROCHLORIDE* (Valacyclovir hydrochloride ) is Prescribed for Patients*

Patient opinion of VALACYCLOVIR HYDROCHLORIDE: satisfied (average rating score: 3.42)

(based on 512 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )

Top 10 Reasons for taking** VALACYCLOVIR HYDROCHLORIDE
(reported on Ask a Patient)

  Reason # of Ask a Patient Reviews
1Genital herpes*99
2Herpes zoster*82
3Oral herpes*23
4Blood growth hormone7
5Vagotomy3
6Vulvovaginal pain1
7Herpes simplex*1
8Meningitis viral1
9Viith nerve paralysis1
10Viral infection1

*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.

Top 20 Side Effects of VALACYCLOVIR HYDROCHLORIDE **
(reported on Ask a Patient)

  Side Effect # of Ask a Patient Reviews
1Headache*114
2Somnolence92
3Dizziness*78
4Pain*68
5Nausea*66
6Fatigue*60
7Diarrhoea*38
8Acne34
9Disturbance in attention34
10Pruritus34
11Arthralgia32
12Paraesthesia32
13Rash31
14Depression30
15Tenderness26
16Abdominal distension25
17Insomnia24
18Abdominal discomfort24
19Adverse event21
20Hepatitis21

*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.

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* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Valacyclovir hydrochloride (Valaciclovir, Valacyclovir, Valtrex)

**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com