Hi,I am a young female and I recently have been diagnosed with HSV-1 genital after a severe primary outbreak with flu like symptoms.During the same week of the diagnosis I had brownish blotches appear on my skin along that were not raised or itchy after taking my first dose of valtrex.It has been 2months since the outbreak and the spots have cleared and I have been under a lot of stress and I felt symptoms of a possible outbreak coming on so I took three doses of valtrex in the matter of three days and I have freckle like spots all over the back of my hands wrists and arms that aren t itchy or raised .. It has been a week and a half since I have taken the valtrex and the spots are still visible and is accompanied by a constant diarrhea and fatigue and feeling of a puffy throat ..I ve also noticed some weight gain and tingling in arms .. Everything I read says HIV symptoms and I am beginning to get worried about it ..my current partner was screened for everything 2 months ago and was negative but I read he may not necessarily contract it if I have it .. I am very worried .. Can valtrex cause any of this even though I don t take it daily ? Please help
According to me, Valtrex does not cause a similar rash. The rash could be a completely unrelated condition such as Freckle. The proper diagnosis could be made only after proper examination.
If your are afraid of having, you can clear your doubt by undergoing voluntary HIV testing. I also advise you to take Valtrex only as per your Doctor's prescription.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Siva Subramanian, Dermatologist
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Hi, According to me, Valtrex does not cause a similar rash. The rash could be a completely unrelated condition such as Freckle. The proper diagnosis could be made only after proper examination. If your are afraid of having, you can clear your doubt by undergoing voluntary HIV testing. I also advise you to take Valtrex only as per your Doctor s prescription. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Siva Subramanian, Dermatologist