Can acyclovir affect HIV test?

Acyclovir would not affect HIV PCR DNA or HIV PCR DNA or HIV-antibody test results.

Can valacyclovir affect HIV test?

Hi, Valtrex is not HAART, nor does it affect HIV test results. Good luck. Dear Dr.

Does acyclovir stop HIV?

“Our most recent clinical study demonstrates that acyclovir blocks HIV replication directly. The anti-HIV activity of valacyclovir does not depend on blocking the inflammation caused by herpes simplex virus 2.”

Can Valtrex cause false negative?

Those who have active herpes lesions can undergo a swab test. However, if the lesion is small or has started healing, there might not be enough of the virus for the test to detect. Due to this, there is also a risk of a false-negative result.

Is Valtrex an antiretroviral drug?

Valtrex (valacyclovir) is an antiviral drug. It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus to help the body fight the infection. Valtrex is used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses, including genital herpes, cold sores, and shingles (herpes zoster) in adults.

Does Valtrex affect blood test?

Valtrex valacyclovir may diminish the presence of virus in the skin or mucous membranes lesions and lessen the chances of a viral culture being positive, but will not in any way alter the antibody test on a blood specimen.

Does acyclovir lower viral load?

Overall, suppressive acyclovir appears to be successful in reducing HSV detection among HIV-positive populations, but it does not effectively reduce viral load.

Is acyclovir an ARV?

Acyclovir is an antiviral prescription medicine approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to: Treat and/or prevent the recurrence of certain types of herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections, including genital herpes.

Can taking Valtrex cause a negative HSV blood test?

How long does acyclovir stay in your blood?

However, once valacyclovir has converted into acyclovir, it has a half-life of 2.5 to 3.3 hours in people with normal renal function. This means that a single dose of valacyclovir, after conversion into acyclovir by your body, will reduce in concentration every 2.5 hours to 3.3 hours.

What should I avoid while taking valacyclovir?

What drugs and food should I avoid while taking Valtrex (Valacyclovir)? Avoid sexual intercourse or use a latex condom to help keep you from spreading the herpes virus to others. Avoid letting infected areas come into contact with other people. Avoid touching an infected area and then touching your eyes.