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Is Valtrex gluten-free?

Tephie

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Tephie Apprentice
Tephie
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Hi All,

I have tried to google if Valtrex is gluten free, but can't seem to find any info. I have an outbreak of shingles and would really like to take this medicine, but not sure if I should. Any help would be appreciated.

Stephanie

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cruelshoes
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Youch - shingles! Been there, done that, and it's no fun whatsoever. I couldn't find valtrex on either of these lists: Open Original Shared Link or Open Original Shared Link. Below is a link to Glaxo if nobody else has any information.

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loraleena Contributor
loraleena
Posted

Valtrex is gluten free. I take it whenever I get a coldsore. No problems at all.

PeggyV Apprentice
PeggyV
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I dont react to it either.

Tephie Apprentice
Tephie
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YAY, thanks everyone for your input!

Stephanie

Hi All,

I have tried to google if Valtrex is gluten free, but can't seem to find any info. I have an outbreak of shingles and would really like to take this medicine, but not sure if I should. Any help would be appreciated.

Stephanie

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Swimmy
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I know that this is an old post but, wanted to include the information that I just received for anyone interested. I just spoke with a representative from Glaxo and they gave the generic answer for medications: that although none of the ingredients (active or inactive) contain gluten, they cannot confirm that they did not come into contact with gluten in the manufacturing process.

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