Letter to the Editor February 1, 2018

Cotard Syndrome Resulting From Valacyclovir Toxicity

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Prim Care Companion CNS Disord 2018;20(1):17l02143

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To the Editor: Valacyclovir is an antiviral medication used often in the treatment of shingles caused by varicella zoster. Because it is renally excreted, kidney functioning must be assessed to determine proper dosing. Neurotoxicity is an uncommon but serious side effect of improper dosing.