Can Valtrex Be Taken For Cold Sores On The Lips?

Posted on Thu, 17 Nov 2016

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Wed, 16 Nov 2016 Answered on

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Question : I am on prednisone and antibiotics for strep throat and developed cold sores on my lips. can I take Valtrex at the same time

Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (-5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
yes, you can...

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

they can be taken together and no significant interactions are expected with each other. I don't understand though the reason you're taking prednisone for strep throat...

Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (21 minutes later)

Dr stated she was concerned my throat was really swollen. I just took day day 4 of the pack. Thank you for the quick reply.

Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I see

Detailed Answer:
You're welcome!

I see. We usually prescribe corticosteroids when the patient's airway is in danger. I suppose this had to be the reason.

Kind Regards!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar