Therapy for herpes viral infections (HSV and VZV). Not for CMV (cytomegalovirus).
Prophylaxis of herpes viral infections if recurrent disease or immunocompromised.
Follow serum creatinine.
GI upset
Headache
Increased ALT/AST
Nasopharyngitis
Mycophenolate can increase valacyclovir/acyclovir concentration
May diminish efficacy of zoster or varicella vaccine