[Question #13483] intermittent use of Valtrex
10 hours ago
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I have a question that arose while researching some information regarding my test results and Valtrex use.
In my case, I took four 500 mg tablets of Valtrex at 12-hour intervals starting two days after the initial suspected exposure. About two weeks later, I took three tablets at 12-hour intervals over a weekend. After that, I intermittently took 2–3 tablets every 1–2 weeks over the weekends, also at 12-hour intervals. In total, I took 14 tablets of Valtrex 500 mg over a 70-day period.
As for my test results:
At 8 weeks (55 days after exposure), I had an IgG test using the CLIA method and received a value of 0.1 (negative).
At 10 weeks (70 days after exposure), I had another IgG test using the ECLIA method, and the result was also 0.1 (negative).
The two tests were conducted at different laboratories, but both used the same reference ranges: ≥1.0 = positive 0.5–1.0 = borderline <0.5 = negative
10 hours ago
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I believe the 8-week test used a DiaSorin analyzer, while the 10-week test used a Roche analyzer. I also confirmed that, at the 10-week testing laboratory, most people who test negative typically receive a result of 0.1 or 0.11
My question is: could my intermittent use of Valtrex have had any significant effect on these test results?Also, do you think further testing would be necessary in my case? thank you
10 hours ago
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and my concern is about hsv-2!
9 hours ago
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To provide a more precise explanation, for example, if the suspected exposure occurred on July 1, I took Valtrex from July 3 to July 4 (a total of 4 tablets at 12-hour intervals). Then, from July 16 to July 17, I took 3 tablets, July 23 to July 24 i took 2 tablets . About two weeks later, I took 3 tablets over another two-day period.
In other words, there was always at least a 7-day gap between each course, and although the doses were not continuous, the total number of days on which I took Valtrex was approximately 12.
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Terri Warren, RN, Nurse Practitioner
4 hours ago
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No, taking that much Valtriex for that duration will not impact your test results. we believe it takes about two weeks of suppressive medication to start making a difference when taking immediately after acquiring a new infection
Terri
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4 hours ago
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Thank you, Terry. I was actually quite worried that Valtrex might have affected my test results. However, I’m very relieved to know that the amount I took is unlikely to have had any significant impact. I understand that the 12-week test is the official standard, but I’ve also learned that the 10-week test offers a similar level of reliability. Most importantly, since my exposure was very low-risk, I feel reassured and ready to return to my normal daily life. Thank you