Dr. Hale:

First, my apologies.  I do not yet have your book - that was to be purchased
with Christmas $$ and I have been ill since 12/23 - no shopping yet!

A very bad cold(?) has ended in shingles 2 days ago.  My regular doc sent me
to derm last evening and my md wanted to try Valtrex (valacyclovir HCL)
which I understand is quite new, and she was uncertain when I mentioned that
I was nursing my 19 mo old 5-7 times a day.  He is doing well with solids.
She said that Valtrex is a metabolite of acyclovir but was uneasy
prescribing it without any info for use in nursing moms.  I am interested in
your thoughts regarding this.

Thank you so much!!

Debbie Shinskie RN CES IBCLC - who is having a hard time typing because it
itches so much!!