Q. My mother is 66 and a letter carrier with 32 years of employment with the Postal Service. She loves her job, but as cuts are made and demands are harsher, she was wondering what would happen if she were to go to work one day and decide she wants to retire immediately.
Dose of Valtrex for Shingles. For the treatment of cold sores (herpes labialis) in adults and children age 12 and older, the recommended dose is Valtrex 2000 mg (2 grams), twice a day, for one day. The two doses should be taken about 12 hours apart.
A: When you take Valtrex for cold sores the dose is 2,000 mg (2 grams) as soon as you feel the warning signs of a cold sore (a spot on your lip that tingles, itches or burns) and another 2,000 mg 12 hours later.: When you take Valtrex for cold sores the dose is 2,000 mg (2 grams) as soon as you feel the warning signs of a cold sore (a spot on your lip that tingles, itches or burns) and another 2,000 mg 12 hours later.