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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 , it�s 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 it�s 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, I�m 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 it�s 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 don�t 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 didn�t 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 ... doesn�t hurt at all. Don�t know if it�s because of the Acyclovir or because it�s 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 don�t know how much the Acyclovir helped this time, could it have been mich worse if ... of hair loss the past month, don�t know if taking Acyclovir just a few times would already do it. I�ve 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. It�s 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 I�m 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 don�t 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. I�m 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...
valtrex? 17th December 2004
... My doctor put me on acyclovir 5times a day for 10 days for my first OB. I had the ... was the most pain Ive ever felt. I was informed that acyclovir is used to "speed up" the healing process not relieve...
Need alleviation, please help 16th December 2004
... 4000 Mg of Lysine daily, to no avail. I use topical Acyclovir 5 times daily to no avail. Is there anything else...
... 4000 Mg of Lysine daily, to no avail. I use topical Acyclovir 5 times daily to no avail. Is there anything else ... which works for you. Do you always use the same Acyclovir product? There are different products out there and...
Best defense for not infecting partner? 12th December 2004
... But an anti-viral medication such as Valtrex and Acyclovir , work against "asymtomatic shedding". Personally these...
Herdox 10th December 2004
... I take acyclovir and a product called herdox. Just go to the internet...
Valtrex vs. Acyclovir..... 2nd December 2004
... mean I'm not sure, but I believe Valtrex is simply val acyclovir , which is simply a better absorbed form of acyclovir...
... ob's. Valtrex isn't doing much for me. Wondering if Acyclovir works better. Please share any thoughts - that you ... may have. Thanx, -Shinyornament Acyclovir and Valtrex are the same thing (you just get to take...
Prevent any Outbreak at all 30th November 2004
... something else that was cheaper. So know I am taking Acyclovir 3 times a day which is giving me some control over...
Worried 28th November 2004
... there are also other herpes drugs out there such as, acyclovir and famvir. Valtrex seems to be the most popular...
... havent had sex with in about 3 years. My doc put me on acyclovir to speed up the healing process. Then gave me a refill...
What is everyone taking for suppression? 16th November 2004
... encourage maintenance. I was thinking taking 400mg of Acyclovir daily in addition to either Lysine or the H-Balm treatment...
Tingles? how will i know? 12th November 2004
... me on any meds. She did give me another bottle of Acyclovir incase i do have another Ob and told me to see her...
It's for sure, I have herpes, But she doesnt have me on meds??? help?! 9th November 2004
... My doctor ended up giving me a prescription for Acyclovir with 3 refills incase I have another OB. It's set ... her if I have another. I think she's keeping me on Acyclovir since its probably cheaper then Valtrex. Not certain...
Just found out 3 days ago, not 100% but pretty sure... 6th November 2004
... 7days and she'd call. She gave me a prescription for Acyclovir 200mg 5times a day for 10days. I cried all the ... perposed. More tears! Anyway im on day 3 of these Acyclovir pills and my sores are going away nicely. It doesnt...
... im not so nervous anymore. On a good note the acyclovir has done a good job of cleaning up the bumps i had...
Muscle twitching 3rd November 2004
... discovered that HSV was the culprit and started IV acyclovir , it was too late, her organs started shutting down...
Childbirth with Herpes 28th October 2004
... The doctor will probably want you to take acyclovir or something during your last few weeks of pregnancy...
questions about valtrex & such 26th September 2004
... gave you, and you should find out that way...I am on acyclovir , daily therapy, its a generic version for valtrex ... outbreaks in the future. however, i started taking acyclovir a week ago, and the info that came with my pills said...
acyclovir side effects 24th September 2004
... However, when I was first told I had H, they gave me acyclovir which made my lips puff up to about 3 to 4 times their...
... on this. Unfortunately, when I stopped taking the acyclovir , the alopecia persisted, actually getting much worse...
Medical Coverage & VALTREX 28th August 2004
... Doesn't cover Valtrex AT ALL!!!!! They say that Acyclovir is it's generic, how dumb are they??? I have...
... Acyclovir is essentially its generic, same drug, its just broken...
... doesn't mean the same in my book. I have been taking acyclovir /zovirax for years. I still get outbreaks, but wouldn ... prove suppression dosage helps prevent transmission, acyclovir wasn't! The people who decide what gets on a health...
Fabulous 25th August 2004
... I took acyclovir or valtrex (not sure which) when I was pregnant with...
valtrex 27th July 2004
... going on and didn�t think much of it. (Taking 800mg of acyclovir daily) It was about that time that I tried to get ... imagination? During that time, I still took an OCCASIONAL acyclovir (800Mg) to curb bigger ob�s. No real hair loss to ... effect. I found it to be a common problem with both acyclovir and valtrex!!! At that point, last year�s hair loss...
Anyone here actually caught genital H from oral sex? 26th July 2004
... medication I got filled immediately and took...called acyclovir . She gave me another prescription for the future that...
Is autoinfection possible? 24th July 2004
... might be assimptomatic I guess). I had leftover of Acyclovir in my home from previous cold sore episode and I started...
How Did You Get It ? 29th June 2004
... they gave me was to visualize healthy skin. I tried acyclovir , but at $80 for a five days supply, it really didn...
prices for herpes treatment 17th June 2004
... famvir i think its about $60 or $70 (per outbreak) acyclovir should be cheaper but i'm not sure of the price. ...
question 15th June 2004
... not taking meds cuz the only med i can get cheap is acyclovir , and i had allergic reactions to that and i cant afford...
external outbreaks and prevention!!! 15th June 2004
... given me many new ideas to try. I am on suppresive w/ acyclovir , insurance won't cover valtrex of course. I wish...
newly diagnosed 8th June 2004
... get zero or one outbreak a year. I tried episodic acyclovir but had absolutely no luck with it. I'm aware that...
anyone give natural birth w/herpes? 7th June 2004
... genital herpes. The doctors put me on suppressive acyclovir for my last month and all went well. Good luck!!...


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