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Will I overdose if I was suppose to take 1 pill and took 3 on accident?

I was prescribed 500mg valacyclovir 3 times daily until the bottle is empty and I took out 3 and was going to put 2 up and while speaking to my son accidently took 3. I'm 22 207lbs will I overdose?

Female | 22 years old
Complaint duration: Now
Medications: Valacyclovir
Conditions: What valacyclovir is used for of course

1 Answer

This does not sound like a dangerous overdose. You may have some nausea/vomiting ans a HA but, not knowing where you are in your treatment course for your infection, you should check with your prescriber to see where to go from here. This is not an over dose situation.