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Is It Safe To Have Valcyclovir Prior To Breast Surgery?

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Question : I am having breast surgery tomorrow with anaesthetic. I have detected herpes today. Can I take 500mg. twice today before the operation?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Matt Wachsman (27 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
yes, but not sure why

Detailed Answer:
Ok, valcyclovir is a pretty safe drug. It, and the other anti-herpes drug work on a virus specific target that does not exist in people. The drug doesn't have toxicity except either by rare allergy or if a huge amount is taken--enough to literally clog the kidneys and much more than the amount prescribed. it does not interact with surgery either.
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oral herpes is not a serious condition and is generally not treated.
genital herpes is not serious, not life-threatening, will not increase surgical risk and the treatment only slightly speeds the already fast healing process.
Not sure why one would bother.
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Is It Safe To Have Valcyclovir Prior To Breast Surgery?

Brief Answer: yes, but not sure why Detailed Answer: Ok, valcyclovir is a pretty safe drug. It, and the other anti-herpes drug work on a virus specific target that does not exist in people. The drug doesn't have toxicity except either by rare allergy or if a huge amount is taken--enough to literally clog the kidneys and much more than the amount prescribed. it does not interact with surgery either. but. oral herpes is not a serious condition and is generally not treated. genital herpes is not serious, not life-threatening, will not increase surgical risk and the treatment only slightly speeds the already fast healing process. Not sure why one would bother.