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Re: Valtrex/zovirax during pregnancy
From: Kelly Shanahan, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 29 Jul 2000 01:19:15 -0500 (CDT)

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At Fri, 28 Jul 2000, Lisa wrote: >
>When not pregnant, I take 500 mg of Valtrex daily to prevent large
>herpes cold sores between my eyes and on my chin. It works wonders. Not
>long ago, I also tried the Denavir topical solution and found it worked
>also. I am now hearing that these could be safe during pregnancy, and I
>wondered if there had been any new studies on this. Is it only for
>really severe cases? Or could I use it on a breakout by breakout need? I
>am about 3 weeks pregnant.

I would not recommned the oral Valtrex, but the Denavir may be okay -- not a ton of studies. As with all meds in pregnancy, only use if you have to.And ALWAYS ask YOUR doctor first!

-- M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG S. LAke Tahoe, CA
This post is for educational purposes only and does not construe a doctor-patient relationship. It does not take the place of a consultation with your own doctor.
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