Pooja Das Pooja Das Asked 9 months ago

Does valtrex cause weight gain?

I've started taking Valtrex recently for a recurring issue. Lately, I feel like I've gained a bit of weight, and I'm not sure if it's related to the medication. Is weight gain a known side effect of Valtrex?

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Divya Rao Divya Rao Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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Oh god, I panicked so much when I started my dosage because I felt bloated and thought I was getting fat. But honestly, it was just temporary bloating and within a week of finishing the course, my body went back to absolutely normal. Don't worry, it's just a temporary phase.

Amit Sharma Amit Sharma Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Haan, weight gain ka directly to koi link nahi hai isme. Actually, mere ek friend ne bhi valtrex liya tha aur use koi weight issue nahi hua. Thoda body hydration maintain rakho, baki sab normal hi rehta hai generally.

Rohan Malhotra Rohan Malhotra Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Hey bro, I took it recently and literally nothing happened to my weight. I was also searching online like crazy thinking I'll get bloated before my exams, but it was all chill. Just take your meds and relax, u will be fine.

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Kunal Sen Kunal Sen Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Same here, I didn't face any weight gain during my course either. Just make sure to drink lots of water while you are on this medicine to avoid bloating.

Gopal Dutt Gopal Dutt Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Keep your mind calm and stay positive, your body heals much faster that way. This medicine is only for a short time to help you recover, so do not let the fear of weight gain disturb your peace. Take proper rest and let nature do its work.

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Priyanka Nair Priyanka Nair Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Actually I am on my fourth day of valtrex and I feel like my stomach is looking a bit swollen. Is anyone else also experiencing this or is it just in my head? I hope it doesn't cause actual permanent weight gain because it's making me super anxious.

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