- many questions 1st June 2005
... passed even with a condom. However I am on supressive Valtrex , me and my lover use condoms 99% (bad I know, but...
- Valtrex - Liver Damage 1st June 2005
... monitor your liver function. If they find that the Valtrex is causing liver damage, you can cut back your dose ... stop taking it altogether for a while. Before I took Valtrex I was concerned about liver damage too. Unfortunately...
... t know your background with HSV, I am curious - is Valtrex your only therapy for it right now? Do you do anything...
... taking: garlic, red marine algae, zinc, vitamin C, valtrex and a bunch of other stuff I cant remember. That ... up like I had been punched in the mouth, so back to valtrex it was. I still got OB probably once a month on 500mg ... valtrex . They bumped it up to 1g and I got it about every ... says I may have liver damage, because thats where valtrex is processed in the body. Then the best part is that...
... From what I understand 500mg or 1g is the usual for Valtrex . For Acyclovir it´s usually 2 x400mg or 1 x 800mg...
- Sores? 30th May 2005
... was just an ingrown hair. i have a prescription for valtrex but im not really much for takin pills everyday so...
- what's the difference between....? 29th May 2005
... said it was probably type 1. He gave me 10 days of Valtrex 1 g twice a day and it made no difference, the 2 canker ... this came from a mouth.
At the time he gave me Valtrex I told him that I wanted to take blood test to confirm...
- Question about neonatal herpes 25th May 2005
... pregnancy and when I was 35 weeks pregnant I went on Valtrex once a day as a preventative. at 37 weeks my OB was...
... pregnancy and when I was 35 weeks pregnant I went on Valtrex once a day as a preventative. at 37 weeks my OB was...
- Anyone else have shingles? 24th May 2005
... sure you get a good nights rest, during outbreaks. Valtrex 500 is the one thing I would certainly recomend, ask ... as I start to feel the burn on my skin. I'll take Valtrex twice aday until it's gone. Zovirax creame works fairly...
... She was at the doctors 2 days ago and was given Valtrex . The shingles had just begun then so the doctor did...
- Valtrex and hair loss 23rd May 2005
... wondering how the Hair loss is going for anyone on Valtrex etc. My hair is starting to thin because of it. Does...
- question for Sparkleflower 23rd May 2005
... with suppressive therapy. I can tell you that the Valtrex study showed that among HSV discordant couples, i...
- Any gel to prevent Herpes transmission to partners? 23rd May 2005
... no OTC or Rx product that will eliminate the risk. Valtrex can prevent an outbreak and reduct the duration. ...
- Herpes Simplex on my back??? 22nd May 2005
... was herpes simplex. She gave me a prescription for Valtrex or Zovirax (cant remember which one) but it cleared ... of skin outbreaks on my back? I was treated with valtrex . Well this week, I have a new outbreak on my back...
- Remember me? Still no OBs!!!! 19th May 2005
... I am serious, anything is worth a try, I am taking Valtrex , and I still have an today! None of the Lysine, Garlic...
... you~!!! It definately seems to help me. I take Valtrex during my period because I need to take it. I have ... which was a pretty bad one, so I had to resort the Valtrex , but I am happy to say that I have decreased my Valtrex ... year ! Unbearable. I decided to go on supressive Valtrex during my 6th month of having herpes, as none of the ... another outbreak.
Therefore, I opted to try the Valtrex supressive therapy and I must say, it helped me a...
- Pregnant, newly diagnosed, and to start Valtrex... SCARED!! 18th May 2005
... had hsv until my boys were born, I've never taken valtrex . i can't tell you anything about the side effects ...
I'm sure someone will have more info about the valtrex side effects....
... In shock still, I guess. My OB is putting me on Valtrex to prevent an outbreak at delivery time. I'm just ... horrible side effect??
Thank you!
I have taken Valtrex for years. I specifically asked, and according to ... the time, who I trusted implicitly, she said that Valtrex is very "non-invasive" to the body. First I took ... NEVER experienced ONE noticeable side effect from Valtrex -- only much relief from unwanted, painful and annoying...
... There are threads here about side effects of Valtrex , but having never been on it, I didn't pay much attention ... You can go to the top of the page and search for Valtrex on this board, if you want to do a little research...
... I have never had any side effects from taking Valtrex ....
... I have been on Valtrex for 2 years off and on depening on money, I have had ... would want it to avoid transmission to my baby. On Valtrex you are 75% less likey to shed the virus when you...
- Perspective 18th May 2005
... example I am trying some supplements now on top of the Valtrex I take for suppresive. Can you tell us a brief tale...
- Sex ed is B.S. 18th May 2005
... *that* much...but when I do I have an outbreak). Valtrex makes it go away within a few days. It's not something...
... no sign of letting up. Feel sure i'll have to go on Valtrex for a few months. I also find myself worrying about...
- This disease really sucks 18th May 2005
... the virus, constant on-going symptoms, anti-virals ( Valtrex ) ineffective for them, etc. So yeah, *generally*...
- Bad reaction to VALTREX? 16th May 2005
... I started taking Valtrex back in Mid-March. I actually had to stop taking it...
... Ashlyn,
Do you eat right before taking your Valtrex ?
When I have taken Valtrex, I've had some side effects ... something with it. But when I eat right before taking the Valtrex , it doesn't seem to bother me.
Good Luck....
... not. What side effects did you have when you took Valtrex and didn't eat right? I will probably try it again...
... Ashlyn,
The first time I took Valtrex , I didn't even think about eating when I took it. ... and it hasn't bothered me since. But, I don't take Valtrex very often due to fact that it is so expensive.
... trick. Plus, Acyclovir is much more affordable than Valtrex .
Hope this helps!...
... Hey GWB1972,
Did you ever try Valtrex first and then switch to Acyclovir? Did you find ... different results with the Acyclovir? I have been on Valtrex since I was diagnosed early April (primary OB began...
... Hey Tina,
I have only taken Valtrex for outbreaks, never used it as suppressive therapy...
- benefits of suppressive therapy? 14th May 2005
... should expect IF I went on supressive therapy? Is Valtrex better? Also did anyone benefit from going on suppressive...
... just got diagnosed the end of March and have been on Valtrex ever since. It hasn't prevented me from getting an ... I think it helps. Since I have never gone without Valtrex my only experience is being on it so I can at least ... and bloated, but those side effects are gone now. Valtrex also makes me less likely to transmit H to my partner...
... Seems ridiculous, I know! I really do want to try Valtrex for at least a year. Even if I can't stay on it for...
... sores. So I am trying to take the supplements and valtrex (halfing the pills) regularly to suppress it soon...
... your Dr. TELL your dr you want a perscription for Valtrex . If you feel weird telling him, call the office and...
... I was glad to go on Valtrex . It took away a lot of the discomfort I was having ... attention to them, so I couldn't really tell you if Valtrex clears the ob up faster. Fortunately, my insurance ... like either one of them. :)
Hang in there and give Valtrex a try....
... have seen. However, how long is it safe to stay on Valtrex for? I don't want to be on medication for the rest...
- Continuous, Not-Stop Herpes "Outbreak" 12th May 2005
... ythromycin and, most recently Chlorythromycin. I have tried Valtrex and Acyclovir without any effect.
I have also had...
- Herpes...what does it do? 11th May 2005
... Infectious Disease Dr. prescribed a 10 day course of Valtrex , under the assumption it could be Zoster. Then after ... 10 days on Valtrex and 7 days on Levaquin (abx) Symptoms dissappeared ... they all came back, so Dr. put me on 10 more days of Valtrex (1G 3x a day). Went through them, some slight improvement...
- severe outbreaks.. please read! 11th May 2005
... the tests came back negative.
she gave me some valtrex to try though just to see if that would help, which...
- Resentment 11th May 2005
... doctor...because they've prescribed both Acyclovir and Valtrex ...and neither medications have made the zits go away...
- Need a quick action plan for G. Herpes 10th May 2005
... Been there tried that! Hoesntly I took double the valtrex dose (dr said), had like 3000mg of l lysine and still...
... the leg pain yesterday . . . bad too. So I took 1g valtrex , 1 red marine algae, 50mg zinc, 1000mg vitamin C and...
... as severe but for just as long. I have been taking Valtrex everyday since diagnosed, and uped the dosage when ... in the clear again I think, and have been taking 1g Valtrex now a day. I want it to stay away now so I am also ... looking at these other methods to use along with the Valtrex . Keep us posted Kierstyn if your pill popping works...
... *****UPDATE***
I TOOK 1G OF VALTREX , 1 RED MARINE ALGAE, 1 L LYSINE DAILY AS SOON AS i...
- Feeling Horrible & Need encouragement--please help 9th May 2005
... talking to you more, tellin ghim that if youre on valtrex and you simply use a condom your risks are really...
... Those pics are horrible, and the info . . . . The valtrex site was one of the better ones. Maybe you coudl ... year now and we use condoms 95% of the time and Im on Valtrex supressively and he has no signs of it at all. Were...
- Bacterial Infections with HSV... 9th May 2005
... are you taking any suppressants like valtrex or acyclovir? one of the possible side effects is...
... m not taking any supressive therapy. I only take a valtrex or acyclovir, if I feel the symptons starting - usually...
- help w/ pain 8th May 2005
... me for HSV and I came back + for type 2. I'm taking Valtrex , not that I think I really needed anything. Jsut put...
- Have you had an OB like this? 7th May 2005
... genital area, so i then took a five-day course of valtrex , which didn't seem to help at all. (i also take ... of OB is. The more I think about it, five days of valtrex plus l-lysine and more l-lysine didn't seem to help...
- Choraphor?? 5th May 2005
... anyone tried it, if so what was your outcome? I am on Valtrex , but I think my body may be immune tot hat now, so...
- Outbreaks every few weeks??? Can someone help? 3rd May 2005
... medicines.
So I'm hoping someone can help. Ive tried Valtrex (Acyclovir) both suppressively and just when I feel...
- What do you all use to help with obs? 29th April 2005
... and ointments help to supress an ob. My doc gave me Valtrex for this ob but it was expensive so I don't know if...
- This sucks so much 29th April 2005
... reasons why in my head I didnt need to tell him, Im on valtrex , its not a OB time, we coudl use a condom etc. But...
... t happen often and neither one of us have to take valtrex for them as they don't get that bad. I atually get...
... me a lot. In the past I used condoms combined with Valtrex and had no issues.
As for him . . I would probably...
- Valtrex??? 28th April 2005
... I also take valtrex for cold sores - 500 mg twice a day as soon as I feel ... since I was a little girl, I'm soooooo glad to have valtrex !
Syd...
- Pregnant with herpes 28th April 2005
... baby is considered full-term now. I have been taking Valtrex suppressive therapy for 1 week and 3 days now and...
... baby is considered full-term now. I have been taking Valtrex suppressive therapy for 1 week and 3 days now and ... date is today, and no baby yet, but I started taking Valtrex at 36 weeks, but I have continued to get outbreaks...
... outbreaks until I got pregnant. Now, no matter what I do ( Valtrex , tea trea oil, oil of oregano) I keep getting sores...
... outbreaks until I got pregnant. Now, no matter what I do ( Valtrex , tea trea oil, oil of oregano) I keep getting sores...
... to me as to when I contracted it. My OB put me on valtrex about 36 weeks and all seemed to be going well until ... that point. She opted to put me on a double dose of valtrex 1 in the am and 1 in the pm until next Friday and...
- Does anyone else experience NEURALGIA? 27th April 2005
... pain for about 12 hours. After that I took 500 mg of Valtrex . I was looking for a more "natural" approach, but...
- allergy meds & OBs???? 26th April 2005
... that's still going strong. today will be day 5 of valtrex , & it's barely subsided. i've stopped taking the...
- I am really confused- please read and post!! 26th April 2005
... you could get on a herpes maintence medication like valtrex you take one pill a day and it should make you have...
- Bad cold sores and chapped lips 24th April 2005
... get frequent cold sores and my Dr. gives me 500mg of Valtrex to take twice a day until the sores are gone, It...
... Ask your doctor to prescribe valtrex or famvir for you - either should work. The topical...
... and dry chapped lips. It works but takes longer than VALTREX . But if you can use carmex then it would at least...
- question regarding sex with someone with H 23rd April 2005
... up a little, just watching for signs and being on Valtrex (just me , not him) has worked for me....
- suppressive treatment 20th April 2005
...
Hi, I'm due in a week, and my midwife put me on Valtrex for supressives, at 36 weeks, and it has been working...
- I dont get this end of the world attitude 19th April 2005
... breakfast and veggies/salad for lunch. I still take valtrex . I still take vitamins. I can't exercise right now...
... deliver vaginally again. And I probably won't even take Valtrex . The risk is there, I realize, but I know the worst...
- How long can an outbreak last? 18th April 2005
... I am not taking Valtrex or anything to get rid of an OB... I know, real dumb...
- can you guys tell me what to tell my gf about sex? 16th April 2005
... show for sure for a few more months, i have taken valtrex 2g a day for a week and am going to go on RMA and ... lysine when they arrive, is valtrex safe to take everyday? it seems strong and id rather...
... I believe it is safe to take Valtrex every day but I know some doctors wouldn't see it...
- herpes, or..? 15th April 2005
... herpes and they came back negative. my gyn. gave me valtrex to try so i took 2 of those every day for 5 days....
- just diagnosed today, lost and confused, help please... 15th April 2005
... how to tell her or what to say, my doc is giving me valtrex today... are there any other treatments that work...
... attack and does this sound like hsv1 more than 2? im on valtrex , how long does the initial ob usually last? and does ... valtrex really do anything?
thx for all the help, u guys...
- Stop it before it starts . . . 15th April 2005
... lysine and that makes it not quite as bad. Im out of Valtrex and too broke to get more, I have lysine and doubled...
... paper cut and I just get one.
Ive tried supressive Valtrex , it kidna works, but not really as good as they said...
... and thighs, feel like jock itch.... ive been on valtrex for the past 5 days but i dont know exactly what its...
- Diagnosed with Herpes 3 days before wedding!!! 14th April 2005
... works for them (oil of Oregono, DSMO, Lysine, Zinc, Valtrex ). Check out the other post, especially "Happy Couples...
- Just diagnosed/Question about Valtrex/TTC 12th April 2005
... diagnosed me with "H" today and gave me a prescription for Valtrex . Is anyone else taking this? If so, any side effects ... today and have a headache now. My doctor told me that Valtrex can be hard on the body. This has me concerned.
...
... weeks to have my first baby, and I have been taking Valtrex for supressive therapy, but I only started taking...
... Hi Ashlyn. I take Valtrex for cold sores, so I only take them when I actually ... would search the internet for more information on Valtrex if you are concerned. It has been a god send for...
... mean Xanyia...
Ashyln - is your prescription for Valtrex for a short period of time (10 days usually) or permanent ...
Which sort of addressed your comment, Sydney... Valtrex is taken as a suppressive only if you need it. Some...
- Lysine?? 12th April 2005
... pregnancy? I am due in two weeks, and I have been taking valtrex , and it had worked up until about a few days ago, ... and I was wondering if it would help to take the Valtrex and Lysine at the same time. thanks :)...
- Am I still in my primary outbreak? 11th April 2005
... doctor. While waiting for the blood test, he put me on Valtrex 1000mg two times a day for 10 days. On about the ... why they came back so soon especially since I was on Valtrex . He gave me 5 additional days of Valtrex. The red...
... groin gland swelled up. The doc gave me 10 days 1000g valtrex twice a day. It's been 5 weeks and I've only gotten...
... see why your outbreak is still going on if you're on valtrex though, maybe you've just had a couple back to back...
- Herpes from oral or some other way? 9th April 2005
... a blood test done in about three weeks. As i'm on Valtrex , could this make a difference to the blood results...
... to have done with me.
As far as I know, taking Valtrex should have no effect on the results of a blood test...
- Can someone respond to this? 8th April 2005
... Along with the continued tingling he prescribed me Valtrex for ten days. The tingling was still there along with...
- Help: Complex Problem - Herpes & Hayfever 7th April 2005
... have bad allergies...and all thou I don't take either Valtrex or Claritin on a regular basis there is nothing wrong...
- herpes 2 oral and sun 5th April 2005
... month later to have a reccurrencargh
I really hated valtrex and dont want to go back on
thanks...
- Any other suggestions? Tried EVERYTHING!! 4th April 2005
... don't know what else to try. I can't afford to buy Valtrex every month, and really wanted to stay away from a...
- Outbreak Relief input for all! 3rd April 2005
... I have a Rx from my doc for Valtrex 500mg that I use only when I feel an ob coming on ... symptoms, I can knock them out early by taking my Valtrex at the first hint of tingling. I've also learned ... seems I've been able to cut down on how much I use my Valtrex .
I don't think I'll ever totally give up the Valtrex ... . The doctor told me once that after 2 days on Valtrex the virus quits shedding. I hope that fact offers ... my boyfriend some added protection. I take the Valtrex sometimes without symptoms when we are "together"...
- many questions 3rd April 2005
... OB, like muscle pain, abdominal pain, etc. I took Valtrex for about a week. I did not get additional sores...
- Ob before, during or after period? 2nd April 2005
... just 2). When my period started I began taking some Valtrex I got from the doc when I went back home. I'd go on...
... thinking of going on suppressive daily therapy for yours? Valtrex ?
Just wish that this had never occurred. Least of...
... control your outbreaks so well. Did you ever take Valtrex or Acicylovir tablets in the first year since November ... with my period, that is annoying. I started taking Valtrex but don't really want to stay on it forever as i don...
- Zovirax vs. Valtrex?? 31st March 2005
... INSURANCE DO YOU HAVE, I PAY 15 A MONTH FOR 30 PILLS OF 1G VALTREX AND i HAVE SOME PRETTY BASIC CRAPPY INSURANCE! SORRY ... CAPS LOCK STUCK.
I was told that valtrex was the only one for supressive and the only combination ... my lips swell up, it was weird . . . . so back to valtrex it went.
Good luck, Id call the insurance co....
... researched thus far, Zovirax is supposed to be cheaper than Valtrex , and is also just as effective for suppression. 400mg ... twice/day, vs. Valtrex 1000mg once/day for those that have 10 or more outbreaks...
... brand name. Since I can't seem to find a generic for Valtrex , I'm kind of screwed. I was going to try to buy some...
... does the Zovirax reduce the risk of transmission like Valtrex does? I didn't know if it had that same benefit as...
- Anyone have more than one outbreak with genital hsv-1? 30th March 2005
... that burns/itchs and feels like a paper cut. been on valtrex for about 8 days and feeling better but still not...
... went to the doctor on thursday, and started taking valtrex on thursday. during that time i felt progressively ... felt like death warmed over. after a few days on valtrex my lesions started to go away, but i still felt unwell...
- scar tissue? 30th March 2005
... years ago, been on an off meds (first zovirax, now valtrex ) which does cut my OB's down to almost none. The...
... years ago, been on an off meds (first zovirax, now valtrex ) which does cut my OB's down to almost none. The...
- How to get rid of the sores...? 28th March 2005
... I am not on Valtrex or anything like that but am having an OB. How can...
... Try an epsom salt bath. Why aren't you on on Valtrex - that would help things out! I take it as soon as...
... I am not on Valtrex because this is my first O.B. I figure I'll go in...
- please help me help my friend, she's thinking about suicide 27th March 2005
... people/myfriends ect...make comments when they see valtrex commericals and my b/f and I just grin and bare it...
- So Many Questions 26th March 2005
... remedies, (in addition to out-of-pocket $$$'s for Valtrex - next time acyclovir) Lycine, O2 Plus & DMSO cream...
- How do I have herpes and he doesn't? 25th March 2005
... said it looked like herpes and that she would give me valtrex and to take lysine and that she would send the test...
... bathroom and to put underwear and jeans on etc. I take valtrex for my outbreaks and I only take 1 pill twice a day...
- so scared right now 25th March 2005
... it from her?? ugghhh, i always made fun of those valtrex commercials. it just bit me in the a$$. any help...
- Where can one get Valtrex cheaper? 24th March 2005
... My doc just gave me a script for 90 1gm Valtrex pills. Then I saw that on-line this will run $800 ...
Thanks.
Try acyclovir...its the same drug ( Valtrex , or valayclovir breaks down into acyclovir), but its ... difference is that acyclovir doesn't "absorb" as well as Valtrex , so you have to take a higher dosage of it to get...
- Can you get it other than through skin on skin contact? 24th March 2005
... be sure, so I go and he saids it is and puts me on Valtrex and Zovirax. Needless to say it bums both me and my...
- how to survive - help, please :o) 23rd March 2005
... wee bit, but nothing like before.
I refilled my Valtrex prescription (I get 6 pills per outbreak) and began...
... I don't have insurance right now so I can't afford Valtrex . Pretty much try to reduce your stress level, gets...
- Awesome Relationship She's Still Scared 22nd March 2005
... than this". But she is so scared.
I started taking Valtrex daily, a month ago, so that I could reduce the risk...
...
Now as for my sex life now. I am on supressive valtrex and I use condoms, I have not passed it to anyone ... making sure that I had no symptoms and was still on valtrex , and still I have not passed it to anyone. So Personally...
- virgin teen daughter newly diagnosed with gh, thru oral sex 21st March 2005
... about herpes, and say how gross it is, or when the valtrex commercial comes on and everyone makes jokes about...
... that a woman having a child with HSV had been taking Valtrex all of the time instead of just when an ob happened...
... pregnancy if that gives you a little perspective on it. valtrex definately can prevent obs...that's the whole point ... protocol I've heard of in talking to moms is to take Valtrex from 36wks on (a pregnancy lasts 38-40wks, just incase...
... There are cheaper antivirals out there even, but Valtrex is preferred by a lot of people b/c it's only one ... technically you still are :) ). It works as well as Valtrex , just takes two doses a day instead of one. You might...
- has anyone tried DMSO and BLO 21st March 2005
... are the antiviral medications....either Acyclovir, Valtrex , or Famvir. If you take them on a daily basis, they ...
Acyclovir is the cheapest, and is the same as Valtrex ...you should try that first if you haven't already...
- I just want a diagnosis.... 21st March 2005
... that doctor visit and pay for a 7 day prescription of Valtrex .
After doing a blood test, she tells me I do not...
- will it heal? 20th March 2005
... Valtrex or some other suppressive medication may help to shorten...
- If Not Herpes..then what? 20th March 2005
... culture was really painful, and she prescribed me valtrex and told me to take it for the next 5 days, and to...
- Long Term Drug Usage 20th March 2005
... suppressive therapy usage? With any variety of the drugs ( valtrex , etc.)? I'd like to know: a) how long people have...
- Is it possible,,, 19th March 2005
... should consider getting on suppressive therapy with Valtrex or Acyclovir....
