Question for those in the UK

[Jaded]

Hi

Would anyone know of a doctor in the UK who is prepared to prescribe Valtrex to someone with MS?

Many thanks

Jaded

[DrGeoff]

Hi Jaded
Unless you are elderly, just about any GP should be able to prescribe it.
There is a warning in the BNF about possible neurological complications with the old - so a GP might want to monitor someone with MS.
Probably best to start with a good pharmacist who should be able to quantify the risk.
Geoff

[Jaded]

Thanks Geoff

My GP does not generally let me have anything that isn't approved for MS. I thought all GPs were the same.

I am seeing her next week and shall ask.

Thanks again.

Jaded

[Jaded]

Well I saw her and asked and she did consider it - looked at the warnings and the neurological effects as you pointed out Geoff.

She said she didn't like the side effects and then said that as she was a general practitioner she wasn't trained to give me the required follow-up.

So no valtrex!

Jaded