A herpes infection may lead you to buy valacyclovir online. Valacyclovir is a drug used to manage herpes simplex and herpes zoster symptoms and infections. The herpes zoster virus is also known as shingles. The herpes viruses cannot be cured or vaccinated against, and valacyclovir is one of the main management treatments available. One of the trade names of valacyclovir is Valtrex, and there are generic valacyclovir valtrex varieties available under multiple brand names. Valacyclovir activates through the herpes virus itself, targeting the herpes virus' DNA to help control the infection.

If you find the symptoms of herpes infection, be sure to talk to your local doctor. Even if you buy valacyclovir online, your local doctor will be able to ensure that the valacyclovir dosage is correct for your infection. An important consideration is the location of the herpes infection. If it is on the lip, a "cold sore", a single or double dose of valacyclovir - you can easily order valacyclovir 500mg quantities - may be enough to force the virus into remission. For more virulent infections, including genital herpes and shingles, a longer course of valacyclovir will be required. Cheap valacyclovir can be found online, please consult your personal physician for professional advice. Before and during treatment, while the virus is still active, the sores and blisters that appear are highly contagious. The virus can be spread around a single body through touching open sores or to others by skin-to-skin contact.

Common side effects to valacyclovir are headaches and dizziness. Other possible side effects, in less than 1% of patients, include vertigo and agitation among others. There is a possibility of coma and seizures in less than 0.1% of patients. If you have any concerns about valacyclovir you may consult your personal physician.

The dosage of valacyclovir differs according to the type of infection. For genital herpes:
* 1 gram twice daily for 10 days for an initial episode
* 500 mg twice daily for 5 days for a recurrent herpes infection
* For shingles, the usual dose is 1 gram three times a day for 7 days. All doses should be reduced if a patient suffers from kidney disease - please consult your local doctor.

Valacyclovir herpes medicine is available in 500 mg and 1 gram doses. The medicine should be stored at room temperature and away from children and pets. It is possible to buy valacyclovir online, and with children especially susceptible to cold sores and herpes simplex virus attacks, your local doctor may advise you to keep a stock of suitable medications to manage herpes infections.

If you suspect symptoms of herpes, your personal physician can help. Ask your doctor for information about dosages and whether he advises you to buy valacyclovir online.