 Important Information About VALTREXVALTREX is for adults with healthy immune systems and is available by prescription only. There is no cure for herpes, and even with treatment, it may be possible to spread herpes. VALTREX may not prevent all recurrences. If you are taking VALTREX to reduce the risk of spreading genital herpes, always use safer sex practices. This includes always using a condom made of latex and avoiding sexual contact when you have an outbreak or think you are about to get an outbreak. It is not known if VALTREX reduces the risk of spreading genital herpes in same sex couples. While taking VALTREX for cold sores, you should not exceed one day of treatment, two doses taken 12 hours apart. Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems because the dosage may need to be changed. To avoid a potentially serious complication, tell your doctor if your immune system is not normal because of advanced HIV disease, bone marrow or kidney transplant. Common side effects include headache, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, dizziness, cold, and sore throat. Please see additional important information about VALTREX® (valacyclovir HCl) Caplets (PDF).  
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