Is There Any Problem With Taking Valtrex While On HIV Meds

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Is taking Valtrex (valaciclovir) safe with HIV meds?

Hello Dr,Thank you for the great service you provide with this website.I am doing very well on Efevirenz and Truvada (Tenofovir/Emtricitabine). Undetectable viral load and CD4 at 430 / 29%. My Dr has also prescribed me Valtrex for genital herpes. I...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Valtrex is generally safe and OK to take with your current HIV regimen. Monitoring kidney function periodically is recommended when taking drug regimens including tenofovir (Truvada) and valacyclovir. KH... Read more »

hiv risk and valtrex

hi dr. bob hope everything is well.I know that you must get questions like this all the time but... Read more »

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Herpes/Chancroid No response to Valtrex

`Thank you for taking the time to read my question. I have been HIV positive for four years. All of... Read more »

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