Valtrex (valacyclovir) is now approved to decrease heterosexual transmission of genital herpes

October 2003

Valtrex (valacyclovir) is now approved to decrease heterosexual transmission of genital herpes.

Using Valtrex with condoms can reduce transmission by almost 50%...compared to using condoms alone.

Some patients already take Valtrex to prevent outbreaks. Reducing transmission to their partner is an added benefit.

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Table of Contents

Metabolic syndrome is a BIG problem
Diabetes interaction between gemfibrozil and Avandia
Infectious Diseases Valtrex (valacyclovir) is now approved to decrease heterosexual transmission of genital herpes
Vaccines Flu vaccine will be plentiful this year
Vaccines Is varicella vaccine less effective in kids with asthma
confusion between Wellbutrin SR and the new Wellbutrin XL
whether antidepressants are safe and effective for children and teens
Women's Health Seasonale, a new extended-cycle oral contraceptive
Women's Health "bioidentical" hormone therapy
Rheumatology You might see more cases of gout
Heart Failure angiotensin receptor blocker for heart failure
Pregnancy NSAIDs and miscarriage
Cardiology interest in Aceon and other ACE inhibitors for patients with coronary heart disease
Cardiology statins for peripheral arterial disease
Is it okay for patients with hypertension to take pseudoephedrine (Sudafed, etc)