Ratings Summary for VALTREX
Overall Patient opinion of VALTREX: 3.2 (satisfied)
(based on 638 reviews ) (updated May 6, 2025)Ratings by Age Group for VALTREX
Rating Scale from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent)
| Patient Age Group | Number of Reviews | Average Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatric (Under 18) | 10 | 3.3 |
| Age 18 to 24 | 76 | 3.4 |
| Age 25 to 34 | 177 | 3.4 |
| Age 35 to 44 | 170 | 3.1 |
| Age 45 to 54 | 117 | 3.2 |
| Age 55 to 64 | 51 | 2.9 |
| Age 65 to 74 | 17 | 2.1 |
| Age 75 and up | 4 | 3.7 |
Ratings by Sex for VALTREX
Rating Scale from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent)
| Patient Sex | Number of Reviews | Average Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 143 | 3.48951048951049 |
| Female | 484 | 3.18181818181818 |
| Not Specified | 8 | 3.125 |
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FDA Drug Safety Information for VALTREX
Check here for Ask a Patient's Adverse Event Summary for VALTREX based on cases submitted to the FDA. Includes top reasons for taking, adverse events, and major outcomes reported.
VALTREX (VALACYCLOVIR HYDROCHLORIDE): Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. In children, it is used to treat cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex) and chickenpox (caused by varicella zoster). In adults, it is used to treat shingles (caused by herpes zoster) and cold sores around the mouth. Valacyclovir is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, this medication is used to reduce the number of future episodes. Valacyclovir is an antiviral drug. It stops the growth of certain viruses. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Valacyclovir decreases the severity and length of these outbreaks. It helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching. This medication may also help reduce how long pain remains after the sores heal. FDA Approval Date: 1995-06-23 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)
Patient Counseling Information from Official Drug Label
The above Patient Counseling and/or Medication Guide for VALTREX is from the official drug label (including Section 17) obtained from the National Library of Medicine's DailyMed database.
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Official Drug Label for VALTREX.