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  1. New Genital HSV-1 victim and TERRIFIED. 18th December 2003
    ... not constantly around. I have been on suppressive Valtrex but it doesn't work. I have thought, briefly, about...
    ... to have this irritation every day. i have been on Valtrex 500 mg x2 per day, doesnt help, but then again that...

  2. Recurrences & Spreading 18th December 2003
    ... vitamins to prevent ob's if i get one i just take valtrex and it clears up in a few days....

  3. tagemet for herpes 17th December 2003
    ... wondering has any one tried tagemet for herpes out breaks, valtrex doesn't seem to be working for me so want to try something...

  4. Shedding and contagious? 17th December 2003
    ... what happens. I'm still on the first 10 pills of Valtrex . If I don't have any more outbreaks (Hope so) am ... far, I know when I'm going to get an OB, so I go on Valtrex immediately. I get itchy all over. I have genital...
    ... what happens. I'm still on the first 10 pills of Valtrex . If I don't have any more outbreaks (Hope so) am ... far, I know when I'm going to get an OB, so I go on Valtrex immediately. I get itchy all over. I have genital ... else. They say 70% of infections happen this way. Valtrex is supposed to reduce the chances of infecting someone...
    ... also believes in natural herbes as an alternative to Valtrex or any other medication. He has a special formula...

  5. Chocolate--- and other "bad" foods that seem so good. 17th December 2003
    ... I was always taking Lysine during that time but no Valtrex . I used to get alot of pronomes and a few outbreaks ... back in Aug 03, I take lots of vitamens , 250 mg of valtrex (still),,,but slowly getting off that, garlic of course...
    ... I was always taking Lysine during that time but no Valtrex . I used to get alot of pronomes and a few outbreaks ... back in Aug 03, I take lots of vitamens , 250 mg of valtrex (still),,,but slowly getting off that, garlic of course...

  6. Stye 13th December 2003
    ... Does anyone on valtrex get itchiness and or Redness in his or her eyes or...

  7. Garlic Pills and Gas pains 12th December 2003
    ... seemed ok,,,Just 1000-2000 mg of lysine and 500 mg valtrex plus lots of vitamens, but I have decreased my valtrex ... Lysine of course) and evcentaully I do not wanna take valtrex at all. How much Garlic do you take?...

  8. Called Dr. for official test results - how long do I have to wait? 10th December 2003
    ... haven't got the test results back yet. He put me on Valtrex and Zoverax told me to call today for my test results...

  9. I'm pretty sure I have herpes. 9th December 2003
    ... raw garlic on them and it seemed to help along with valtrex that my doctor gave me, she said the second one probably...
    ... raw garlic on them and it seemed to help along with valtrex that my doctor gave me, she said the second one probably...

  10. Found Herpes - I have questions 9th December 2003
    ... prescriptions. PLus my dr. only gave me 20 of the Valtrex . 3. Are you supposed to keep taking them to suppress...
    ... prescriptions. PLus my dr. only gave me 20 of the Valtrex . 3. Are you supposed to keep taking them to suppress ... different people. Some respond well to anti-virals ( Valtrex , Famvir)...others see no effect with the prescription ... drugs, and do better with the herbs. I'd say try the Valtrex , and see if it has any effect. 3) He probably gave ... comes after your first outbreak, in which you take Valtrex on a daily basis (i think 1 pill a day) in the hope...
    ... could still be contagious. Another is that taking Valtrex is supposed to reduce the chances of infecting someone...

  11. Question On Dosage 8th December 2003
    ... MORNING I take 1000 mg Lysine in the morning 250 mg of valtrex two 600 mg garlic pills (Kyolic) (So a total of 1200 ... two 600 mg of garlic pills I wanna get off the valtrex , what do you guys take? OLE ,,,?...
    ... feel tingly I use garlic oil. I've never used Valtrex and don't plan to. I've been eating more vegetables...

  12. Does Valtrex NOT work for you? 4th December 2003
    ... my first ob and i so far I took two weeks worth of valtrex and still having itching and blisters, but i guess...
    ... my first ob and i so far I took two weeks worth of valtrex and still having itching and blisters, but i guess...
    ... Personally I have found Famvir, Valtrex and Zovirax all to be useless and very expensive....
    ... Personally I have found Famvir, Valtrex and Zovirax all to be useless and very expensive....
    ... My doctor prescribed Valtrex to me when I was first diagnosed. I only took the...

  13. Please help 3rd December 2003
    ... 6 weeks pregnant my docotr doesn't want me to take valtrex until the end on this month .But most of the time ... with the valtrex i won't have another break out for a month or 2 .But...
    ... like they use to ? My doctor said i can go back on valtrex at the end of this month but in the time being i don...

  14. Terrible Itch but is it Herpes? 3rd December 2003
    ... like no one here tries using suppressive therapy like Valtrex or Famvir something? Or did it not work for you?...
    ... like no one here tries using suppressive therapy like Valtrex or Famvir something? Or did it not work for you?...

  15. Outbreaks Now vs. First Year 28th November 2003
    ... to severe now genitally they are painful but i take valtrex for 3 days and it clears up, my problem now is the...

  16. Just diagnosed 23rd November 2003
    ... they are herpes related, ask about getting put on valtrex . Good luck! :)...

  17. Prodrome without outbreak?? 21st November 2003
    ... when my clothes rub up against it. Would taking Valtrex help stop it? Does garlic pills/paste help stop...
    ... when my clothes rub up against it. Would taking Valtrex help stop it? Does garlic pills/paste help stop...

  18. New to it all..... 20th November 2003
    ... a position it is.) I don't know anything about Valtrex . Suppression isn't my thing, nor is taking medication...
    ... started with a tingle/burn sensation. I went back on the Valtrex , 1 gram 1 time a day for 5 days and it seems to be...

  19. Help--what do I do now? 18th November 2003
    ... I am very scared and confused. Should I take the Valtrex everyday or just when I have an outbreak? Does anyone...
    ... I am very scared and confused. Should I take the Valtrex everyday or just when I have an outbreak? Does anyone...

  20. Herpes outbreak PLUS cracked tongue/canker sores? 17th November 2003
    ... last bad outbreak, I switched from Denavir to oral Valtrex . Saturday was my first time using the valtrex. Saturday ... I had a sudden intense tingle, took a valtrex , and watched my lips swell to the size of Texas. I...

  21. Test Results came today 14th November 2003
    ... knowing it could be transmitted downthere. I am taking Valtrex every day for one year and my doctor says we'll see...

  22. my child got herpes..... 14th November 2003
    ... on by stress of buying a house. Did the Dr. give valtrex ? Im not ssure kids can take it but if they can it ... catch the 1st outbreak soon enough and dose it w/ valtrex you have a better chance of having less outbreaks...

  23. Difficulty suppressing ob's, help?? 13th November 2003
    ... 250 I think) and it isn't working. I'm allergic to Valtrex and my OB said there wasn't much more he could do...

  24. needing some advice 13th November 2003
    ... every month or so some not that often and always take valtrex to cure them, its usually just one sore and when i...
    ... every month or so some not that often and always take valtrex to cure them, its usually just one sore and when i...

  25. Scared to Death!!!!!!! 12th November 2003
    ... pamphlets/herpesZoster.html[/url]. He has put me on Valtrex to clear it up and told me to come back and see him...

  26. paper/razor cuts, fissures 12th November 2003
    ... seem to never go away. I have tried everything, daily valtrex , garlic orally and directly on the cuts, oil of oregano...
    ... circular OB's, blisters, etc. probably because of the Valtrex daily, garlic, OLE and OOO and other vitamins I take...
    ... circular OB's, blisters, etc. probably because of the Valtrex daily, garlic, OLE and OOO and other vitamins I take...

  27. Foreplay/Ob's 7th November 2003
    ... happens cause foreplay triggers it. also i take 500 mg valtrex ,,,,if this was an OB possibly, why would I get one...

  28. What is THE BEST treatment? 3rd November 2003
    ... best way for supression of HSV 2? I've been taking Valtrex for about a year, would like to go off it. Any natural...
    ... best way for supression of HSV 2? I've been taking Valtrex for about a year, would like to go off it. Any natural...

  29. positive culture/negative blood test 24th October 2003
    ... days after the first was over while taking 2 grams of Valtrex a day. The doc. also gave me some kind of a cream...

  30. OOO,OLE,Liquid Oxygen 17th October 2003
    ... anyone tried starting these treatments while already on Valtrex ? If so, any luck keeping the detox problems at bay...

  31. Happy Couples 15th September 2003
    ... when I'm having an ob, and then it's just to take my Valtrex . I have only had 2 ob's since I was dx'd almost 3...
    ... when I'm having an ob, and then it's just to take my Valtrex . I have only had 2 ob's since I was dx'd almost 3...
    ... Mine definitely are related to sleep loss. I've tried Valtrex once, during an outbreak, but I didn't notice any...
    ... Mine definitely are related to sleep loss. I've tried Valtrex once, during an outbreak, but I didn't notice any...
    ... intogether. We don't use condoms..his choice...I take Valtrex everyday...well something did happen that shocked ... me. The other night I told him I got off Valtrex ..well my prescription ran out....I had to pick up...
    ... made love A LOT this weekend and although I am on Valtrex , I have a tiny outbreak today. We don't practise...
    ... made love A LOT this weekend and although I am on Valtrex , I have a tiny outbreak today. We don't practise...
    ... was healing over and I had went ahead and started my Valtrex which relieved the pain, too. He didn't swab it cuz...
    ... prevent/ease obs. Like i've said i pretty much only use Valtrex . i've tried lysine tabs, but i find them very hard...
    ... might figure it out, i caught him and recognized the valtrex from having it prescribed for me, for shingles (twice...
    ... extensive sexual histories. I have been taking Valtrex regularly since the OB's (had 1 primary lasting 3...
    ... had an outbreak and then it was simply "Where is the Valtrex ?" or something similar. When I met my current partner...

  32. garlic oil 7th September 2003
    ... I am not on any prescriptions anthough I have few valtrex pills left from my last doctor's visit. I take echinacia...
    ... really seems to make it heal any faster. i've been on valtrex and tried numerous topical creams and salts that claim...

  33. ocular herpes?!? 23rd July 2003
    ... outbreak after another. I recently went on a oral Valtrex (in addition to anti-inflammatory drops and anti-viral...

  34. Nerve pain in leg 7th May 2003
    ... herpes. I am also on a daily maintenance dose of Valtrex . When taking this EVERY SINGLE day, the ob (for both ... will tell you this...skipping even ONE day of the Valtrex is asking for trouble. Of course, during an ob of ... either, I triple up on the dosage of Valtrex . The pain? Sorry....there's just no getting away...
    ... during an outbreak or just before? I have been on valtrex for the last 3 months but due to expense and the fact...

  35. Valtrax users 13th December 2002
    ... Also reffering back to the the question about Valtrex . I have been on it for about 3 months(since my diagnosis...
    ... 1/2 years later we're still together -- and loving Valtrex !!!...
    ... think it is unlikely that your doctor will prescribe Valtrex for suppression right away if this is your FIRST outbreak ... . I was not prescribed daily Valtrex till my doctor realized that I was susceptible to ... dog! :) Anyway, I is possible you could not need Valtrex suppression therapy (daily dose)....
    ... I have started on Valtrex last month. My OBs are every month like clock work ... and I didn't have an OB. I asked my doctor about Valtrex 500 ml and he gave it to me. I take 2 pills a day...

HIV/AIDS board
  1. Does Herpes turn into HIV? 24th April 2007
    ... small outbreaks in the future and he prescribed me Valtrex . Since then I have had small outbreaks but I got another...

  2. symptoms longitivity 15th September 2006
    ... or so the soles hurt also. Chris - i am carrying valtrex for herpes along with me but not taking it. My doc...

  3. please tell me what you think! 27th April 2005
    ... blood tests came back negative. my gyn gave me some valtrex though and that made them go away right away, and...

  4. what is this?? 24th April 2005
    ... blood tests came back negative. my gyn gave me some valtrex though and that made them go away right away, and...
    ... sounds like it could be herpes, perhaps because the valtrex did do something, although your negative test would...

  5. Are these symptoms for any dieseases? 14th November 2004
    ... was herpes?? if it's herpes, he should've put you on Valtrex or another antiviral. it's not chicken pox, chicken...

  6. HIV/AIDS and herpes.. 8th May 2004
    ... never have been on suppressive therapy. I only take Valtrex when I have an OB, which is very rare.. I haven't...

  7. The varicella zoster virus and HIV 26th February 2004
    ... has subsided in my body after about a week of taking valtrex (valacyclovir) and the small lesions on my body are...

HPV - Human Papillomavirus board
  1. HPV & HSV= awesome. advice? 21st August 2007
    ... recently diagnosed with HPV AND HSV. Perfect. I'm on Valtrex for the HSV but, since I just found out about the...

  2. HPV (Dysplasia)+ HSV2+IBS, what next? 17th June 2006
    ... the HSV I just recently found out and am now taking Valtrex , but I believe I have had it for at least 5years and...

  3. New HPV/HSV girl in town 27th May 2006
    ... never laid dormant. It always appeared. I take 500mg Valtrex twice a day when one is coming. I think one Valtrex...

  4. Genital HSV1 with HPV too! 6th January 2006
    ... tingling, itching in that area), I go ahead and start my Valtrex . That nips things in the bud before the OB gets painful...

  5. HSV1 & HPV - HELP ME!!!! 12th April 2005
    ... survive at all). This is why you will likely be put on Valtrex (daily antiviral treatment) for at least a month or...

  6. HPV related to Herpes-like Symptoms? 16th October 2004
    ... and on since then. Thought it might be herpes, tried Valtrex and it didn't help. I had not had sex with anyone...

  7. worried sick bc i may have HPV!! 21st May 2003
    ... I do know that it wouldn't matter if you were on Valtrex or not though. If I were you, I probably wouldn't...
    ... have been planning on looking into it (I just take valtrex and Lysine right now). I know cultures are false...

Immune Disorders board
  1. Young Person with Shingles 23rd May 2007
    ... it is stress related but when I started to take the valtrex for the shingles I felt 100 times better all around ... sores on my tonuge which disapear when I took the valtrex and I did not feel anywhere as run down and tired...

  2. Shingles... 14th September 2006
    ... my back and hurts terribly. The doctor put me on Valtrex and percocet.... It this the right place to be...
    ... horrible. I mainly felt like I had the flu. I did take valtrex . It just takes time, unfortunately. Sometimes after...
    ... It was thankfully only in a small area.I was given Valtrex also for it.The doctor told me that it was from having ... sensation to contact the doctor that he would start the Valtrex . I hope that you get to feeling better I know how...

  3. are these test readings making any sense? 30th April 2005
    ... did explain what I was feeling. I started taking Valtrex , it made me feel worse (since then I read on the other...

  4. epstein-barr with cytomegalovirus 11th March 2005
    ... and i can't remember the rest of it). He put me on Valtrex , it totally wiped me out, it was hard to even walk ... antiviral meds), so far the Famvir hasn't hit me like the Valtrex , but I still have times of extreme muscle fatigue...

Infectious Diseases board
  1. Mono / Ebv for the second time -really bad! Anyone else have it more than once? 28th February 2008
    ... I read on an old thread somewhere about taking valtrex for epv? Anyone know anything of this? I also...
    ... anti-virals for the ebv? I have read some docs giving valtrex for it...but it seems not many docs are good with...

  2. Chronic Active EBV 19th April 2007
    ... bright red. I finally changed PCP's. He put me on Valtrex fro about 1 year. Since then I have learned when a ... energy. Dr. told me when this happens to take the Valtrex and a couple of days off. It's the difference between...
    ... CMV were off the charts they were so high...Been on Valtrex for about 7 months now...Doing better .... Good...

  3. EXTREMEMLY high EBV (mono) test 6th February 2007
    ... as was my Cytomeglovirus...I am taking 2,000 mg of Valtrex a day... Does your doctor have you on anything ... ...from what I understand Valtrex works the best out of any of the antivirals.... ...

  4. Anyone with EBV have these symptoms? 23rd December 2006
    ... been tested for Lyme Disease? I am on 2,000 mg of Valtrex for Epstein Barr Virus....I am wondering why your...

  5. Viral Meningitis & Herpes 20th September 2006
    ... there.... The doctor I am seeing now put me on Valtrex ...works better for me than the acylovir...might want...

  6. Eye pain anyone? EBV and HHV6 26th March 2006
    ... blindness. If this is the case, anti herpes drug like valtrex might be useful to you. I would bring up the possibility...

Infertility board
  1. New 2 site! TTC in 2WW.. just diagnosed with HERPES!! 16th December 2007
    ... still with me, and we are ttc. i have not begun taking valtrex yet bcus they thought it was chlamydia or ghonnoreah...

Inner Ear Disorders board
  1. Anyone try Aciclovir? 7th March 2008
    ... abstract for people to read. At one stage I was on on Valtrex daily which did make a difference in the short term...

  2. Belly issues since the start of taking Nortriptyline? Adam? 15th January 2008
    ... your GI tract. I had the same problem last year on Valtrex . In the end I had to stop. Yours could be coincidental ... IBS before. I had never had any hassles until the Valtrex began. It took me 3 months to get over it. Best...

  3. My Dizzy-Free Streak Has Ended 28th September 2007
    ... was caused by the use of another med I'm on called Valtrex for herpes. Valtrex tears up the GI tract I have since...

  4. scott.............. 13th June 2007
    ... I'm feeling much better since having another go at Valtrex , an anti-herpes drug. The constant attacks were making...

  5. Back on an SSRI 10th May 2007
    ... since tried amitriptyline and propanolol and lately Valtrex to end endless herpes attacks which are definitely ... increased dizziness by an order of magnitude) and Valtrex did nothing for the herpes. Given the work I have...

  6. Labyrinthitis Treatment...HELP!! 5th January 2005
    ... also been some successes with the anti virals like Valtrex and I'm also curious as to how he determined it wasn...

Lupus board
  1. I'm honestly convinced now that I DO have Lupus.. 29th April 2006
    ... has EVER come back positive), so now I have to add Valtrex into the mix of meds. It's not the same type of sore...

  2. Does anyone have Lupus and Herpes? 23rd November 2005
    ... years ago. Terrible cold sores. I was prescribed Valtrex and an ointment. I forgot the name of the ointment...

  3. Lupus or not? 21st February 2005
    ... beginning to come outside my nose. He prescribed Valtrex . It cleared up the outside of the nose and the right...

Lyme Disease board
  1. Help!!! Massive headache for days!!!!! 9th March 2008
    ... appeared yet and hopefully it will not. He put me on Valtrex and Neurotin. Just one more thing I have to worry...

  2. Marsha, Shanna, Maureen: where for art thou? 12th December 2007
    ... this side. Since I have been put on Valcyte and Valtrex my head has cleared up alot. Not perfect but better...

  3. Iodine (Iodoral) 26th October 2007
    ... feeling pretty good. I also have been doing the Valtrex for the last week or so. I am gearing up to start...

  4. Lyme and shingles 30th September 2007
    ... an antiviral to calm them down. I have been on Valtrex and Valcyte now pretty close to a year for Epstein...

  5. JoJo need your help 16th August 2007
    ... for EBV one needs to do about 4,000 grams a day of Valtrex . He does take patients. I e-mailed him and he did...

  6. Lyme and EBV 15th August 2007
    ... medication watch for the side effects. It is either take Valtrex and Valcyte or be blind, mental hospital paralyxes...
    ... same antiviral. Common uses that I have found now is Valtrex is for Epstein Barr (EBV) and Valcyte is used for ... some of my problems. So for 6 months he had me on Valtrex ...things started lighting up a little. Then since...

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