- Herpes Treatment - Acyclovir Tablets (help PLEASE!) 8th March 2006
... Generic Acyclovir has been available for over 20 years for treating ... herpes outbreaks, and you need a prescription for acyclovir that you can use just when you feel the outbreaks ... coming on. I personally take 2-3 200mg acyclovir capsules whenever I feel the tingle. It works phenomenally ... that point. It is possible to take sustained-release acyclovir pills under the brand name VALTREX every day to more ...
Since you are in Australia, I don't know if acyclovir is called the same thing there, but just ask the doctor ... herpes outbreak, you should be able to afford the acyclovir on your own. Can you ask your parents to pay for...
- Acyclovir ointment and changes in OB's over the years 6th March 2006
... a mail in type test .where do you get the acyclovir ointment ? if am allowed to ask here .is it...
... between my pubic and labia area. I would only use the Acyclovir ointment, and would apply it every few hours for several ... except for tiny red cuts here and there.) I used the Acyclovir ointment for a few days and they went away. Now last ... then become blisters again. So I started applying the Acyclovir ointment twice so far today, and immediately they...
... I kept using the Acyclovir ointment for the prescribed days, and it seemed like ... severe that the virus is now dormant for awhile. As for Acyclovir you can only get it by prescription....
- First Outbreak...No sores? 2nd March 2006
... has had HSV-1, orally, her whole life, and she has Acyclovir ointment which I've been using a bit, too. I don't...
... pain has been so much better since I started using acyclovir ointment. (My mom had a tube for her oral cold sores ... really is the water. For me, ever since I used the acyclovir along with H-Balm, I've been feeling a bit better...
- Valtrex isn't working--HELP! 24th February 2006
... a chiropractor
Just wondering, have you tried Acyclovir ? It is a lot cheaper than Valtrex and has been known...
- Genital Ulcers (Herpes)Killing Me!! 5th February 2006
... It's KILLING me!! I have been applying Zorax Cream ( Acyclovir ) for 3 days and taking Aciclovir for 4 days but the...
- Valtrex. Side effects? 30th January 2006
... really didn't improve anything....doctor switched me to acyclovir (sp?)....which has made a big difference...(take it...
- Diagnosis Update 27th January 2006
... getting less severe. I sometimes take a day's worth of acyclovir to help with the pain if it gets bad. I try to be ... stingy on how much acyclovir I take because I hate taking drugs and it costs money...
- make this STOP! 26th January 2006
... to try a new type of medication all together like acyclovir or famvir (?). Has the Valtrex helped at all stem...
... seem to help. So, I called my ob-gyn and he put me on Acyclovir and it's made such a difference.... Call your doctor...
- Lauricidin 10th January 2006
... on down below. I reach for my "regulars", which is Acyclovir , peroxide, aloe vera gel and DMSO creme. :) However...
- It's been awhile, but I NEED NEONATAL answers! 4th January 2006
... Most doctors will prescribe suppressive doses of acyclovir or valtrex beginning around 34-36wks of pregnancy...
... only treated episodically. And they are treated with acyclovir , not valtrex....
- Accurate Blood Test...? 27th December 2005
... have. Nothing I have tried has worked so far, except Acyclovir , some. But I have to take it constantly to keep symptoms...
... shingles idea with someone at the CDC. Apparently acyclovir is given to patients with shingles as well. I have ... came just 3 days after finishing my latest dose of acyclovir . They're never pus filled either. Just a red area...
... Thanks for the advice. Since my latest use of acyclovir for 7 days straight that ended 6 days ago, I have ... symptoms for the past 5 months! I was going to stop using acyclovir to allow a new sore to develop and then see a doctor...
- Help pegnant and diagnosed w/ herpes!! 23rd December 2005
... and you should try not to let it worry you.
3. acyclovir /zovirax and valtrex are both very commonly used to ... common treatment is to prescribe suppressive doses of acyclovir or valtrex beginning between 34-36wks.
I know it...
- Treating Herpes 20th December 2005
... free for 3 years now. The first 2 years i took 2, acyclovir 400 mg tabs a day. i now take acyclovir 400mg (generic...
- Does anyone else(women) have this? 18th December 2005
... this latest Planned Parenthood visit. I'm back on acyclovir too. But again, it only seems to work for a few hours...
- One After Another Outbreaks 7th December 2005
... sore, red skin hurts a lot and it's never ending. The acyclovir I was put on only seemed to temporarily relieve the ... it every day. No relief yet from that, the Lysine, acyclovir , echinecea, tea tree oil, or the red marine algae...
... severe, from day to day or hour to hour. I was put on acyclovir and it has seemed to help me somewhat, but not cured ... said my symptoms might seem to get a little better on acyclovir even though I do not have herpes. Since I do not...
... more so since I just got my period and am not taking acyclovir . Usually they go hand in hand. Maybe my body has ... get another blood test tomorrow. By not taking the Acyclovir I was waiting to get a fresh new sore I could get...
- WHEN do you tell a potential partner 1st December 2005
... herpes, here take this" (and he handed my a bottle of Acyclovir ) and "you'll feel better in a day or two."
We ended...
- Could this be an HSV infection (detailed) 4th November 2005
... antibiotics-she said a few looked infected) and 400mg of Acyclovir 3x daily for 10 days just in case. I began taking ... 500mg capsule of cephalexin and three 400mg tablets of Acyclovir would make that much of an impact in 24 hours.
...
... showing up so soon.
Just a personal note, I started acyclovir about days after I first noticed my sore and it took ... fact that the next day after taking antibiotics and acyclovir it started to clear up sounds like something else...
- Question about Primary Outbreaks 30th October 2005
... at the most.
I think because I was able to start acyclovir soon after the initial symptoms was the reason it...
... At Planned Parenthood the nurse gave me a bottle of acyclovir for just $5! And I hadn't even been diagnosed with ... blood test, the physical exam, and the $5 bottle of acyclovir (which can cost about $100+). And besides getting...
... constant pain and discomfort. I took 5 days worth of Acyclovir and thought it was helping to some degree. The small...
- My Story, Questions & Thank you 14th October 2005
... the consultants didn't need it, they prescribed me Acyclovir on the spot)
So I have a few questions and would ... undiluted Tea-tree - Yowza!!)
Do some of you just take Acyclovir just when you have O/B's? Do you notice it clears...
- cold sores 8th August 2005
... and get to your MD and ask for a prescription for Acyclovir . I tried Valtrex too but it doesn't work for me. My...
- HSV hepatitis??? 29th July 2005
... oh, and I believe it's treated with acyclovir ...
... so did she start you on acyclovir ? what made them suspect CNS involvement? did they...
... i don't understand why they wouldn't start you on acyclovir , as it is a safe med and the only recommended treatment...
- Better to take MEDS? OR not? 24th July 2005
... leaving a person susceptible to illness. That was with acyclovir specifically, so I don't know the issues with Valtrex...
- Possible to get HSV1 genitally if you already have it orally? 24th July 2005
... when he was admitted and treated for 21 days with IV acyclovir . My younger twin was admitted two days later and...
- Herpes!Gross 21st July 2005
... dealing for about week. she gave me a prescription for acyclovir in pill form (200 mg, 5 times day for 10 days) and ... another OB. my doc gave two extra refills on the acyclovir so that if i do have another breakout, i can start ... maybe your doctor can give you a prescription of acyclovir to help with the current OB? regardless, get some...
- eye herpes???????? 20th July 2005
... herpes infection of the eye. He was already on IV acyclovir , so he was just given antibiotic drops because he...
- Just diagnosed 10th July 2005
... that works best is oral pills, like Valtrex, Famvir, Acyclovir . All these pills should be taken at the first sign...
- 38wks pg, found ob 9th July 2005
... the doc about the meds, but I know that valtrex and acyclovir are preferred over Famvir during pregnancy. I don...
- 1st Cold Sore OB - please help!! 7th July 2005
... throat and lips and gave me a 7 day prescription for acyclovir . she was not very consoling or helpful and just kept ... and red marine algae in addition to finishing out my acyclovir . i just want this OB to be over! today my throat...
... important.
--Keep taking the Lysine.
--I got an acyclovir creme. It reduces the severity and can cut the OB...
- teen, pregnant, with herpes 1st July 2005
... for moms with herpes to be treated with valtrex or acyclovir starting anywhere from 30-36wks until delivery.
...
... That dosage sounds like acyclovir (usuallly 400mg 3x day during pregnancy). It's an...
- (+)Herpes Type 2, (-)Herpes Type 1 30th June 2005
... I've had herpes for 4 months). Neither Valtrex or Acyclovir seem to have much effect on the outbreak or when used...
- Medication? OTC vs script?? 16th June 2005
... Valtrex is the most expensive drug, could you try Acyclovir , itīs the generic antiviral, cheaper than Valtrex ... . Supression with Acyclovir would be 2 x 400mg a day or just one 800mg pill a ... the reccure so often. Doconsider the supression with acyclovir , it could really help.
About the location, well...
- HSV 1 / Below the Belt???????? 13th June 2005
... treated form of viral encephalitis. It is treated with acyclovir . Encephalitis in most cases leaves patients with...
- Who do You tell? 9th June 2005
... if she had neonatal herpes and wasn't treated with acyclovir , she would likely have died within the first couple ... identified and the diagnostic tests and treatments ( acyclovir ) have been available for a long time. It isn't uncommon...
- "Some" doctors are stupid! 6th June 2005
... But when I first got this, he handed me a rx for acyclovir and sent me on my way without ANY advice. I had no...
- Valtrex - Liver Damage 1st June 2005
... understand 500mg or 1g is the usual for Valtrex. For Acyclovir itīs usually 2 x400mg or 1 x 800mg per day, for supression...
- Valtrex and hair loss 23rd May 2005
... Valtrex but wont cause hair loss? What if i take acyclovir , does it have the same side effect? I'm only 19....
- Bad reaction to VALTREX? 16th May 2005
... I take the following as a suppressive therapy:
Acyclovir 800mg (generic Zovirax), 2 tabs per day.
Odorless ... taking this mixture, it seemed to do the trick. Plus, Acyclovir is much more affordable than Valtrex.
Hope this...
... Did you ever try Valtrex first and then switch to Acyclovir ? Did you find different results with the Acyclovir...
... used it as suppressive therapy.
But as far as the Acyclovir goes, when I was taking 400mg tabs, it just wasn't...
- healing time with valtrex 13th May 2005
... its the generic, acyclovir , 800mg once a day....
... Well, Iīm not sure about 800mg, but for acyclovir 200mg you are supposed to take it 5 times a day (1000mg ... suppression, some docs recommend 600mg for suppression of acyclovir if itīs 200mg capsules (taken 3 times a day).
But...
... healing time. My supressive therapy is the following:
Acyclovir 800mg, 2 tabs per day.
Odorless Garlic Tabs 1000mg ...
During OB's, I will take 4-5 of the 800mg Acyclovir per day, plus putting the L-Lysine creame on the affected...
- Continuous, Not-Stop Herpes "Outbreak" 12th May 2005
... recently Chlorythromycin. I have tried Valtrex and Acyclovir without any effect.
I have also had a cystoscopy...
- Resentment 11th May 2005
... go to the doctor...because they've prescribed both Acyclovir and Valtrex...and neither medications have made the...
- Bacterial Infections with HSV... 9th May 2005
... are you taking any suppressants like valtrex or acyclovir ? one of the possible side effects is nutropenia, ... needed suppressants at the time) had to be taken off acyclovir b/c he got severe nutropenia. Other than that, I...
... taking any supressive therapy. I only take a valtrex or acyclovir , if I feel the symptons starting - usually around...
- Outbreaks every few weeks??? Can someone help? 3rd May 2005
... So I'm hoping someone can help. Ive tried Valtrex ( Acyclovir ) both suppressively and just when I feel an outbreak...
- Breast feeding 18th April 2005
... Perfectly safe! It's also safe to take acyclovir while you breastfeed (though you'd want to clear it...
- Healing from an ob...? 17th April 2005
... this? I've been taking a multi-vitamin, echinacea, acyclovir , and swabbing garlic oil over the sores...
Just wondering...
- New Comer 13th April 2005
... so I will find that out next week. She put me on Acyclovir for 10 days to lessen the syptoms of the ob.
But...
- Help: Complex Problem - Herpes & Hayfever 7th April 2005
... immune system response, Claritin (an antihistamine) and Acyclovir (an antiviral agent).
I have run a self study ... claritin (since during an outbreak I take the antiviral Acyclovir )? I worry that since it is my immune system that is ... combat the Herpes virus, that is, if I took both the Acyclovir and the Claritin at the same time.
Any help would...
- Ob before, during or after period? 2nd April 2005
... as the pain in my groin kicked in I started to take Acyclovir so I donīt know how much of a difference that made...
... one look and stated it was herpes and gave me some Acyclovir cream. Just like in your case! I didnīt think that ... the first one, she had another look and gave me some Acyclovir orally. Took that for 10 days and it seemed to help ... became tender. All that went away in 24h but I started Acyclovir as soon as the symptoms appeared. Just finished the ... doesnīt hurt at all. Donīt know if itīs because of the Acyclovir or because itīs just a mini ob. The slight redness...
... always the best place to get your info!
I took Acyclovir 200mg 5 times/daily for 10 days during my first ob ... first ob a month ago? And I donīt know how much the Acyclovir helped this time, could it have been mich worse if ... of hair loss the past month, donīt know if taking Acyclovir just a few times would already do it. Iīve also been...
- hsv-1 and hsv-2 differences? 30th March 2005
... the muscle like aches in my genitals. I was put on Acyclovir for 10 days which seemed to help. Do not know how ... small spots, like small pimples.
Started taking Acyclovir again, less than 24h ago.
Itīs too early for me...
- So Many Questions 26th March 2005
... addition to out-of-pocket $$$'s for Valtrex - next time acyclovir ) Lycine, O2 Plus & DMSO cream, Herdox, Lemon Balm...
- Where can one get Valtrex cheaper? 24th March 2005
... least expensive... source for this?
Thanks.
Try acyclovir ...its the same drug (Valtrex, or valayclovir breaks ... down into acyclovir ), but its cheaper. The only difference is that acyclovir...
- Why do dr's know nothing about this? 23rd March 2005
... the first gyn and demanded some pills. She put me on Acyclovir , which helped. I also demanded a blood test to find...
- virgin teen daughter newly diagnosed with gh, thru oral sex 21st March 2005
... teenager, but your doctor may prefer to put you on acyclovir because it is the antiviral most commonly used in...
- has anyone tried DMSO and BLO 21st March 2005
... proven to work are the antiviral medications....either Acyclovir , Valtrex, or Famvir. If you take them on a daily ... shown to reduce the number of outbreaks by 80%.
Acyclovir is the cheapest, and is the same as Valtrex...you...
- will it heal? 20th March 2005
... find something fairly affordable without insurance. Acyclovir has a generic equivilant that is fairly inexpensive...
- How long do secondary symptoms last??? Swollen lymphs etc. 20th March 2005
... blisters in the genital area seem to be gone, the 10 day Acyclovir treatment really helped.
What Iīm wondering now...
- Is it possible,,, 19th March 2005
... consider getting on suppressive therapy with Valtrex or Acyclovir ....
- Argh! My son has an ob but nothing to culture! (vent) 18th March 2005
... encephalitis again. The course of treatment is oral acyclovir for 7-10 days for recurrence in the skin, but he can...
... them?
Is there a reason that he can't start the acyclovir right away? Does it have some harmful side effects...
... certainly see why he doesn't like it right now.
Acyclovir is generally VERY safe in children. There were actually...
... With that risk involved, I will gladly give him the acyclovir .
The good news is that since my younger baby...
- HSV-1 from oral sex - no oral outbreaks??? 16th March 2005
... leasions.
I just finished my 10 day treatment with Acyclovir but donīt know if the ob is all gone. Should I continue...
... hands on anything more exotic than vitamin C etc..The Acyclovir I took for 10 days did help though, a clear difference...
... pain is really involved. Could be though that the Acyclovir I took helped, they never developed further. Still...
- First ob or not???? Help!!! 14th March 2005
... can do now i wiat and see what happens. Iīm taking Acyclovir 200mg 5 times a day, for 10 days. Also plan to raid...
- IN THE MIDDLE OF FIRST - symptoms, type, vitamins - WHAT??? 13th March 2005
... bottom of my foot, fatigue etc.. My doctor put me on Acyclovir orally when the ob was already fully blown out. 4...
- I don't want to have surgery 9th March 2005
... As of yet, Valtrex and acyclovir have not proven to be safe during pregnancy yet. ...
... transmission is as low as 0.4%! That is REALLY low! Acyclovir , Famvir, and Valtrex are all Category B drugs for...
- Breakout, HELP! 4th March 2005
... I will stay home all day. Oh, does anyone know if acyclovir causes diarrhea. Or maybe l-lysine? I am having...
- HSV-1/HSV-2 Meds...is there a difference? 2nd March 2005
... absolutely STUMPED on this. He has been taking Valtrex and Acyclovir for a while now, and the zits haven't gone away. ... I don't understand it. Shouldn't Valtrex, if not Acyclovir , make ANY form of Herpes go away?? So now he's in...
- my babies had neonatal HSV-1. Any other neonatal HSV parents? 1st March 2005
... and accurately. he was treated for 21 days with IV acyclovir . my younger boy was treated for 19 days. the survival...
- Possible to have HSV even if blood tests neg? 8th February 2005
... exposure to HSV?
* Also, I've been taking 1200mg of Acyclovir /day for a month before my most recent test. I've heard ... s creation of antibodies. So I'm wondering if the Acyclovir could be responsible for a false negative, and that...
- no symptoms... 26th January 2005
... later), only 2 tiny sores; my doctor then put me on Acyclovir , 400 mg one pill a day, to prevent any future obs ... . I've been taking Acyclovir for a year and 2 months now. Recently, I have had ... why I had two obs now. Am I becoming immune to the Acyclovir ?? does anyone else take it? and what can I do to...
... later), only 2 tiny sores; my doctor then put me on Acyclovir , 400 mg one pill a day, to prevent any future obs ... . I've been taking Acyclovir for a year and 2 months now. Recently, I have had ... why I had two obs now. Am I becoming immune to the Acyclovir ?? does anyone else take it? and what can I do to...
- Sexual Problem Side Effect 18th January 2005
... I am taking Acyclovir and was wondering if anyone has had any sexual problems...
- My boyfriend, the hypochondriac, thinks he got herpes from me... 12th January 2005
... knew he had herpes and so they prescribed him with Acyclovir . He ended up even taking 6 pills a day - but to no...
... assumed he had herpes and went to his doctor and got on acyclovir , and then after that ran out got put on valtrex? What...
... assumed he had herpes and went to his doctor and got on acyclovir , and then after that ran out got put on valtrex? What...
- what happens??? 4th January 2005
... was in november. During my Ob she did prescribe me Acyclovir . 5x/day for 10 days. It only costed me 15.99 for ... charged a doctor bill of like 60-70 but you can get Acyclovir and it will speed up the process. Otherwise my understandin...
- 1st time in a relationship since Herpes, Need Advice 1st January 2005
... reduce the chances of transmission.
Yeah I'm taking Acyclovir right now which is probably a lot of the reason I...
- New to this....a few questions 29th December 2004
... t know which type I have. they had my daughter on Acyclovir the first 3 months after she was born, and as needed...
- Inactive and then Active?! Help! 28th December 2004
... to your doctor about taking the anti-viral pills ( acyclovir or valtrex). They have been found to significantly...
- question for Zorba and unlucky guy 28th December 2004
... receiving oral sex is the thing to worry about. Taking acyclovir (or Valtrex) every day is a way to significantly reduce...
- who do you tell? 23rd December 2004
... knowing any better so I just showed him the slip from my acyclovir prescription. I also contacted my a prior b/f whom...
- Quick question 21st December 2004
... that kinda led "inside". But my doctor put me on acyclovir 5 times a day for 10 days and after a few days i noticed...
