- Outbreak Question!! 2nd April 2008
... if he recommends more Famivir. I keep a bottle of Acyclovir on hand at all times and take one anytime I start...
- contraction 25th March 2008
... 20 yrs.. not 100% sure when i got it. Yes, I take acyclovir 400mg twice a day to help suppress outbreaks. I can ... suppressive therapy. Valtrex (no generic yet), Zovirax ( acyclovir ) and Famvir (not sure on generic for it). The acyclovir...
... and heals faster.
I would stay on the valtrex or acyclovir for a year, then reevaluate the need for it. It may ... believe in it.. i find a new doc. I've been on the acyclovir for 10-15 years, no problems and i get regular bloodwork...
... the virus. Now, a couple times a year - I may take acyclovir at the onset of an outbreak - just to "ward it off...
- Valtrex - can it be purchased w/out presc. for daily usage? 24th March 2008
... i got the right drug. You can always get a rx for acyclovir for suppressive therapy, one of the chain pharmacies...
... then going to my doctor.
I am not familiar with acyclovir . Is one better than the other?...
... very expensive but it works a whole lot better than Acyclovir IMO....
- passing herpes on 22nd March 2008
... acyclovir does not prevent infection. Are you on suppressive...
- white bumps 21st March 2008
... I started taking acyclovir when I notice an outbreak coming on. the problem...
- Anyone taking daily Valtrex notice this? 21st March 2008
... I'm not on the valtrex but the acyclovir . I believe it helps on the viral front...wards off...
- again! 21st March 2008
... and get on the suppressive therapy.. either with the acyclovir or valtrex. It will make all the difference in the...
- aciclovir tablets 18th March 2008
... Im not sure if your saying ( acyclovir ) if so I take them, after about two weeks I did notice...
- HSV1 Outbreaks - Suppressive Therapy Dependency? 17th March 2008
... thing for myself and might start to take famvir or acyclovir on a daily basis. However, I'm worried that I might...
- How Long Does It Take for Acyclovir to stop my outbreak? 14th March 2008
... Acyclovir or Valtrex (anit-virals) don't actually stop the outbreak...
- I recently was clinically diagnosed with herpes. 11th March 2008
... I am waiting on the culture to come back. I am on acyclovir and oxycodone. I am devastated. My husband, the...
- Herpes/mouth 10th March 2008
... but it hurts like heck, I just started taking the acyclovir and I hope it helps, my life in not the same since...
- Shingles 29th February 2008
... upset, because Im dealing with enough already, Im on acyclovir , I take 2 pills aday by mouth, I know the medication...
- is this typical - hsv-2 24th February 2008
... foreskin turned glossy with a few small cuts. I am taking acyclovir for 6 wks now to try to cure this. The small cuts...
- 17 and terrified! 20th February 2008
...
if you indeed have it, you'll have to get some Acyclovir or Valtrex tablets. It seems than Valtrex works better ... for some but Acyclovir better for others.
Now, dont worry ok? Stress...
- I need help! 13th February 2008
... and try other anti-viral drugs like Famcyclovir or acyclovir and/or change the dosing? Some of these drugs work...
- No OB this month, but other symptoms, possibly?? L-lysine for the first time.... 6th February 2008
... experience with similar symptoms?
Also, I was taking Acyclovir during my OBs. Since I had no visual OB this month...
... month and It last 2-3 weeks doc gave me a script for acyclovir . I'm to chicken to take it! My doc also told me to...
- herpes 15th January 2008
... symptoms of it? is hsv 1 cureable? does taking valtrex or acyclovir help you reduse spreading herpes to your partner or...
- Does the generator help ? 11th January 2008
... finally broken down from the pain and started taking acyclovir whenever I feel that it might be a nasty one coming...
... I don't mean to discredit it. So I started taking acyclovir which is much cheaper than its fancier sister valtrex ... ...in which case, taking or not taking meds like acyclovir won't really matter when it comes to immunity build...
... medicine helped too, but taking that was more like taking acyclovir because I had to take it 3 times a day EVERY DAY and...
... .....
A strong reason I had for deciding to take acyclovir was because I wanted to prevent the risk of long term...
- Hsv symptoms 8th January 2008
... suppression medicine although when OB occurs, I take Acyclovir , which is working for me so far. I have heard of several...
... damper on the new year!! I wanted to ask you about acyclovir does this cause you any side effects?? My GYN gave...
... Actually, I have not had any side affects of the Acyclovir . I have not had an OB since Christmas. I did change...
... do not have visual sores, I decided to not take the Acyclovir . I am going to try the L-lysine for the first time...
- what the heck? 17th December 2007
... swabbed. You can also ask for some samples of Valtrex or Acyclovir from PP or your own doctor. If the pills help with ... then that's a good sign that it is herpes. I took Acyclovir from a PP and it helped, even before I had a diagnosis...
... swabbed. You can also ask for some samples of Valtrex or Acyclovir from PP or your own doctor. If the pills help with ... then that's a good sign that it is herpes. I took Acyclovir from a PP and it helped, even before I had a diagnosis...
- Herpes & pelvic pain? 5th December 2007
... them its associated with their HSV infection. I take Acyclovir daily which for the most part controls my breakouts...
- Vulvodynia and perineum fissures NON STOP after herpes 3rd December 2007
... therefore you might take a suppressive like valtrex or acyclovir or famvir, which ever works best for you whenever...
... point, she put me on the highest possible dose of Acyclovir for ten days because she said I had a lot of sores...
- Shingles or Herpes Zoster 1st December 2007
... Thank you Kennie. I took Acyclovir 800 MG already and I'm much better now than two weeks...
- Herpes 27th November 2007
... positive. When I was first diagnosed I took 400mg of Acyclovir for 10 days. I don't have any more meds. I want to...
- HSV1 - all the time 17th November 2007
... supposed to be the lesser of 2 evils right!?? I tried Acyclovir about 6 months after finding out and it didn't work ... clinical trials it was more effective (topically) than Acyclovir . I took it orally and applied it topically and to...
- Neurontin for severe outbreak 17th November 2007
... viral works for others (like valtrex to famvir or acyclovir ). Is this your primary OB? That is, how long have...
- Valtrex side effects question 16th November 2007
... genital herpes type II for 20 plus years and been on acyclovir and valtrex at various times for suppressive therapy...
- Females only ... sorry guys 6th November 2007
... first clue of a break out and still is. I began taking acyclovir 5 months after being diagnosed and have not had a...
- Something seems wrong 5th November 2007
... with no relief for 2 months. I have had 2 rounds of Acyclovir and now am on Valtrex. I've been on the Valtrex for...
- Geographical Incidence of Herpes 15th October 2007
... DAY, 4-5 times per day, just like being dependent on Acyclovir . I've been hoping it would put this virus into submission...
- Losing my mind! 14th October 2007
... medicine, that's sold OTC and it's just as effective as acyclovir , which is only gotten as a prescription. My OBs are...
- pretty sure i have herpes. 13th October 2007
... from there. she gave me some anti virul pills though ( acyclovir ). i asked about valtrex cause ive read how good it...
- Acyclovir dosage 7th October 2007
... I don't think acyclovir is supposed to be taken more than 3x per day for five...
... I was always told 5 X per day for Acyclovir . Now I take Valtrex because of the ease of 1 X per...
... Acyclovir can be taken 5 x day (the 200 mg pills) for outbreaks...
- just diagnosed and scared 4th October 2007
... bit more. She was given the same medication I was, Acyclovir , lol! She also as a kid got oral herpes sores. Make...
... Famvir is not offered through that program. However, acyclovir IS offered. My doctor mentioned that she does not...
... this with anyone...just my husband. As for the Rx. Acyclovir is cheap and can be effective. It was the first Rx...
- My life is on hold. 1st October 2007
... read that when the liver synthesizes it, it becomes acyclovir but it has worked much better for my cold sores.....
... breakouts the first year) I take Lysine daily & add Acyclovir sometimes if I do have an outbreak to speed up healing...
- The dirty work...spreading the truth about herpes. 1st October 2007
... scale, so that helped. And they charge very little for acyclovir . I think all people who get married should have to...
- Please tell me about ozone therapy ! 1st October 2007
... finding better treatments than the useless Valtrex and Acyclovir which are just more ways the pharm industry wants...
... lumps are definitely quite painful.......
I have used acyclovir only sometimes because I was hoping that maybe the...
- Having both 1 and 2? ADVICE (and support) PLEASE!! 18th September 2007
... my genitals because I was on a suppresive dose of Acyclovir for my cold sores AND I shave so she thought it was...
- herpes outreak won't fully heal.... what could be the problem? 17th September 2007
... something else. i have taken two perscriptions of acyclovir (zovirax) over two weeks and it was pretty much better ... cuts" they get re-opened when i have sex? or is this acyclovir just not working?? i am really frustrated with my...
- Married for 1 year, partner has herpes 3rd September 2007
... occasions when the pain was totally unbearable. I took acyclovir because it was cheaper. I don't want to depend on...
... get a prescription for antidepressants.
Take val acyclovir (valtrex) or acyclovir if your OB is still going on...
- What has helped me with my continual daily OBs... 2nd September 2007
... about hair loss due to long term use of Valtrex and Acyclovir ! I've tried to go it the natural way even though it...
- My first out break 13th August 2007
... risk of infection. Infected infants are treated with acyclovir , so it's probably safe to take when pregnant....
- Odd new outbreak location for my old genital herpes 4th August 2007
... while, but I still refused to take Valtrex. I've used Acyclovir some which I got from Planned Parenthood, but after...
- So worried.Can't Concentrate 1st August 2007
... risk of having contracted the HSV 2 virus? I am on acyclovir 400's four times a day. I know I need to get tested...
- Valtrex - Free? =) Free Clinics?! lol (and info for newbies) 23rd July 2007
...
Anyone know where you can get free valtrex or Acyclovir ? I just moved to new york city, there has to be SOME...
... pay the same amount. Hope that helps. They supply Acyclovir , but I don't think Valtrex....
- New here and desparate 22nd July 2007
... to getting outbreak after outbreak, she put my on acyclovir .
I've been on it for a little more than a year...
- New Product I found that works RIGHT away!! 19th July 2007
... mentioned works as fast and as well, if not better, than acyclovir !! Acyclovir was the fastest & best-working product...
- different types of sores? 14th July 2007
... doctor finally prescribed Denavir (a topical cream) and Acyclovir (an oral antiviral). I started using those any time...
- QuickClear is that really work for herpes? 9th July 2007
... about Herpes virus, I was tried a lot of medicine, acyclovir , zovirax, famvir, valtrex, also herb medicine none...
- from genitals to mouth? 28th June 2007
... last year and had obs pretty frequently. he was on acyclovir , but ran out.
today I woke up with another cold...
- anyone have a reaccuring outbreak that lasted long? 25th June 2007
... surpressives as i havnt been to the doctor yet.. im using acyclovir to control it but been suffering for way over a month...
- Stressing out and Scared 24th June 2007
... Pardon my misuse of the term. I was treated with the acyclovir ....
- Alternative methods-what has worked for you? 20th June 2007
... future outbreaks. If you do get one, you can take acyclovir to reduce the outbreak time. The thing is, once you...
- O Boy... 19th June 2007
... bottle! So now I have this generic bull**** called ACYCLOVIR . Is this stuff good at all?...
- First outbreak - very painful 17th June 2007
... days because i delayed getting help. they put me on acyclovir and gave me some zovirax cream and lidocain jelly...
- Seeing good early results from Ambrotose 14th June 2007
... seemed to help somewhat was taking a prescription pill, acyclovir , but of course the symptoms would always return several...
... nformation, I appreciate it. I have been on either Famvir, Acyclovir , and currently on Valtrex for the past 4 years steadily...
- my heart is breaking 10th June 2007
... I get the feeling one is starting, I start taking acyclovir and use the ointment. It goes away within days. ...
- This is ridiculous 8th May 2007
... insurance, Valtrex was expensive. Get them to prescribe acyclovir , it's the older original version of medication for...
- is first outbreak really the worst? 24th April 2007
... it, which is generic and alot cheaper...it's called Acyclovir , plus I used the Zovirax oinment.
I've been looking...
- I'm Mourning Life 20th April 2007
... just fine for my HSV2. The meds I take is called acyclovir . I actually had to research it because the doctors ... neglect to advise you about it. Between the acyclovir and Zovirax (ointment) I do just fine. Plus, keeping...
- Abreva 14th April 2007
... Then go to the doctor and get a precription for acyclovir . It's a generic/older version of valtrex, and it...
- other than valtrex? please list if you know 26th March 2007
... everyday and it was too expensive anyways.
I use Acyclovir pills and Zovirax ointment. At the first signs of...
- Shingles when are they most contagious/less contagiious 24th March 2007
... this mean it is at it's 'weakest' stage?
I use the acyclovir and take valtrex, and once I begin seeing the scabbing ... I stop the acyclovir and put neosporin to try and get the healing process...
- Does anybody know if they are close to a cure? 19th March 2007
... only been able to come up with meds like valtrex, acyclovir etc to deal with outbreaks better. Many of the vaccines ... showing signs of becoming resistant to medication like acyclovir , so that will create a greater commercial impetus...
- Help please... 16th March 2007
... consider asking your doctor for some antiviral meds like acyclovir or valtrex and see if that helps with the burning...
- Any info on experience with herbal/alternative treatment 5th March 2007
... name I use Lysine! For me it works just as well as Acyclovir (but neither completely keeps me outbreak free) I...
- Burning groin and thighs 4th March 2007
... burning and he thought it was herpes and prescribed acyclovir ....am taking 200 mg @ 5 times per day....have been...
- anyone else experience this? 19th February 2007
... and what can be done about it.....presently taking acyclovir over the past couple of days but doesn't seem to have...
... and what can be done about it.....presently taking acyclovir over the past couple of days but doesn't seem to have...
- Someone please help me!!! 17th February 2007
... first b/o was painful but didnt last long (I took acyclovir for a week as prescribed) Well........ we just got...
- Lots of Questions and very confused! Any help?? 30th January 2007
... 1 and type 2. I have had to use that medication ( acyclovir ) off and on since, but its never gotten very bad....
- Qustion about genital HSV1 30th January 2007
... (from this site, thank you) and doubled up on the Acyclovir . I also "aired" and took 5 vitamin C's. I waited for...
- Acyclovir... ***? Help me! :( 18th January 2007
... an outbreak, and my doctor perscribed me 21 400mg Acyclovir pills. So thats equals a 7 day treatment.
Well...
... longer haur. Mine took almost a month to clear up. Acyclovir didn't really work too well for me. I'm on Valtrex...
... worn out and hurt like hell. I am taking 800 mg of acyclovir 3 x /day and I'm on day 10. It cleared up for 2 days...
- Genital Post Herpetic Neuralgia??? 14th January 2007
... have had pain starting in Sept. and began taking my acyclovir on a regular basis. Then I had some heart problems...
- Try this one on for size.... 10th November 2006
... to mention pretty frigin confused...I take like 8 acyclovir pills every damn day, for 3 yrs nd BOOM OH YOU DONT...
