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Question for those in the UK
Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2015 4:01 am
by Jaded
Hi
Would anyone know of a doctor in the UK who is prepared to prescribe Valtrex to someone with MS?
Many thanks
Jaded
Re: Question for those in the UK
Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2015 9:06 am
by 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
Re: Question for those in the UK
Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2015 12:18 pm
by 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
Re: Question for those in the UK
Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2015 12:41 pm
by 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