{"id":629716,"date":"2024-09-11T08:54:57","date_gmt":"2024-09-11T12:54:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=629716"},"modified":"2025-10-21T14:55:14","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T18:55:14","slug":"valacyclovir-and-alcohol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/valacyclovir-and-alcohol\/","title":{"rendered":"What happens when you mix valacyclovir and alcohol?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valacyclovir is the generic form of Valtrex, an oral <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/antivirals\">antiviral medication<\/a> commonly used to reduce symptoms of a herpes infection. It&#8217;s just as effective as Valtrex and can help you heal during a herpes outbreak. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/news\/herpes-statistics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Herpes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> infections may appear in different forms, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cold sores (herpes labialis)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shingles (herpes zoster)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genital herpes (herpes simplex)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chickenpox (varicella-zoster virus VZV)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For many people, this prescription medication can help reduce the pain and swelling from herpes outbreaks. However, it&#8217;s important to consider the interactions between medications and other substances. One common question is whether it is safe to mix valacyclovir with alcohol. Learn more about valacyclovir and its potential side effects with alcohol.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-take-valacyclovir-with-alcohol\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can you take valacyclovir with alcohol?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valacyclovir and alcohol should not be mixed. Similar to alcohol, valacyclovir may cause dizziness, nausea, headaches, and an upset stomach. In rare cases, valacyclovir has been reported to cause kidney and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK548655\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">liver problems<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Drinking alcohol may also harm the liver and kidneys, potentially worsening adverse effects with valacyclovir.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"side-effects-of-valacyclovir\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Side effects of valacyclovir<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The use of any medication or drug can cause potential side effects. Valacyclovir is considered safe when used as directed by a healthcare provider.\u00a0 However, common side effects may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headache<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confusion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irritability<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of appetite<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upset stomach<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stomach pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diarrhea<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol intake and valacyclovir may worsen side effects of fatigue, nausea, confusion, headache, and upset stomach. Drinking alcohol may also impair judgment and cause loss of coordination while taking valacyclovir. In addition, excessive alcohol consumption can suppress the immune system and make it more difficult to overcome viral infections like herpes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may want to choose non-alcoholic beverages during treatment with valacyclovir to avoid potential side effects. If it is difficult to refrain from drinking for the duration of treatment, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niaaa.nih.gov\/publications\/brochures-and-fact-sheets\/treatment-alcohol-problems-finding-and-getting-help\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">help<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for alcohol problems is available. Many people seek help from addiction specialists and support groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous. 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