- upset and clueless 22nd May 2008
... and dirty, my doctor didnt say much and put me on valtrex ....someone help.......
- I need some help and advice!!! 20th May 2008
... where it needs to stay! Usually doctors perscribe Valtrex or acyclovir. (Valtrex did nothing for me) Both can ... costly, but thankfully I have insurance. I'm thinking Valtrex costs about $80.00 for 30 tablets. (someone correct...
- Living, dealing with genital herpes...advice needed! 20th May 2008
... this issue and be positive about my life. I'm on Valtrex , but I feel like I've had constant breakouts since ... -tingling, itchy, painful blisters. I've been on Valtrex for 3 months--no change. I've tried to relax, meditate...
- Anyone with Shingles? 18th May 2008
... with the same med that I take for the genital type - Valtrex . I was lucky enough to have caught it very early...
... found out it was actually Shingles. I am also taking Valtrex . My first question is, what does the Valtrex actually ... already assured me it would not. Do they prescribe Valtrex during pregnancy? I just hate taking any meds while...
... have any others come up after they healed over. The Valtrex , from my basic understanding, keeps the virus from ... worries! :) You can look up specific information on Valtrex on how it works by looking up the manufacturer and ... itching will ease up now that you are getting the Valtrex in you. Congrats and good luck with the baby!!...
- Herpes 16th May 2008
... There are drugs to treat it and help suppress it. Valtrex , Famvir, Zovirax. I believe famvir has a generic...
- Where can I get an answer, please respond!!! 15th May 2008
... marriage my husband broke out with genital herpes He took valtrex daily for 3 years and I never had an outbreak. He...
- Can Someone Please Help Me 13th May 2008
... my husband broke out with genital herpes:) He took valtrex daily for 3 years and I never had an outbreak. He...
- Genital Herpes 13th May 2008
... takes to clear up. If you go to the doctor and get on Valtrex or one of the meds to help with outbreaks, it can...
- Oral sex with no symptoms 5th May 2008
... I have been diagnosed with herpes and I am taking Valtrex 500mg daily is it possible to spread the virus through...
- genital herpes 4th May 2008
... Was Always Type 2... The Doctor Gave Him Medication. Valtrex , But The Medication Is Just For The Outbreaks To Make...
... that is why you always have to be careful and daily valtrex supposedly cuts the shedding in half making it less...
- I heard a lot about diet and herpes... 30th April 2008
... take a daily suppresive w/ the Lysine? I am taking Valtrex now and wanted to also take Lysine, but was not sure...
- OTC/herbal vs Prescription 27th April 2008
... I am newly diagnosed and have been taking Valtrex daily to do prophylactic treatment vs symptomatic ... experience another. Has anyone increased their daily Valtrex during times when they feel the tingling to nip it...
- No symptoms, ever. Had sex. Valtrex for 3 days. Help! 26th April 2008
... There is no need to take Valtrex (or any other prescription drug) if you have never ... is about 4% PER YEAR. A condom reduces that risk. Valtrex reduces it even more. But it's already so low, that ... with HSV2 having rebound outbreaks when they go off Valtrex before!
How likely is it you infected him?? Pretty...
- Babys 24th April 2008
... you have genital herpes, and they will put you on valtrex before delivery to make sure the baby doesn't get...
- Children 22nd April 2008
... done. If Mom has herpes, most ob's will put her on Valtrex about a month before delivery to prevent any outbreaks...
- HSV 1 - genital 22nd April 2008
... been outbreak free for 3 years and am willing to take valtrex daily but i'm told to always use condoms... so if...
... small risk? If his first outbreak is bad, he can take valtrex but he should be able to handle it after that...it...
- I need your advice. 22nd April 2008
... you been on the Famvir? I would try the zovirax or valtrex if i were still having 2-3 ob's per month. Are you...
... I was on Valtrex before but it did not work for me. Also, I have the...
... used to have attacts every month or 2 , then went on valtrex 1 aday suppresive treatment for a year and didnt have...
- New HSV-1 Diagnosis...need advice please! 19th April 2008
... blood test done. She also gave me prescriptions for Valtrex and Zovirax, but said I could wait to fill them until ... scripts filled and call her after 7 days of taking the Valtrex to come in.
After having a mini meltdown, I am...
... 2 years, who didn't know he had the virus.
The Valtrex will help get your outbreak under control. Once it...
- herpes 14th April 2008
... make baby will be problem for baby also i take 30 valtrex 500mg...
- Unusual Area To Have Herpes 12th April 2008
... online looking at photos of the virus, but he prescibed Valtrex for me when I have a breakout and it does help a lot...
- please please please reply to my first message 11th April 2008
... scare me off or anything when she told me. She takes Valtrex and we use condoms so hopefully I wont get it, but...
- hsv2 and polycystic kidney disease 11th April 2008
... woman who's had hsv-2 since '04, and i take 500mg of valtrex every day - religiously. i just started dating a...
- Herpes 5th April 2008
... pregnant and just had an episode and relieved it with valtrex , but its seems like it wants to keep coming back....
- herpes 26th March 2008
... from 5 days to weeks. It only subsided when I took valtrex , that shorting the outbreak to three days and I haven...
- contraction 25th March 2008
... and crying. After the 3rd outbreak I'm now taking Valtrex to hopefully supress it from coming back up again...
... medications that can be used as suppressive therapy. Valtrex (no generic yet), Zovirax (acyclovir) and Famvir ...
... beginning of this month right after my last ob to take Valtrex , I really hope it prevents any future obs. I still...
... clean and dry and heals faster.
I would stay on the valtrex or acyclovir for a year, then reevaluate the need...
- Valtrex - can it be purchased w/out presc. for daily usage? 24th March 2008
... will sell with out a rx. There is no generic yet for Valtrex .. some places advertise that....
- Anyone taking daily Valtrex notice this? 21st March 2008
... to Herpes - yay me :-(
Seriously I want to take Valtrex on a daily basis - must I ask my doctor to write on...
... I'm not on the valtrex but the acyclovir. I believe it helps on the viral...
- again! 21st March 2008
... suppressive therapy.. either with the acyclovir or valtrex . It will make all the difference in the world. It...
- Oral HSV1: Is the Primary Outbreak Usually the Worst? 20th March 2008
... have already finished the "just in case" bottle of valtrex my doc prescribed me because I scared myself a few...
... with a cold sore.
Now that you've taken all your Valtrex , you will have a chance to analyse your body better ... something like that before you run to the doctor for Valtrex ....
- Questions to help 19th March 2008
... it gets too out of had get some suppressive therpy, valtrex is the best, but spendy. I take it as needed and it...
- HSV1 Outbreaks - Suppressive Therapy Dependency? 17th March 2008
... bow-philtrum region right above my lip. I took 2 valtrex and then took the next two on Friday morning. Used...
- girlfriend has herpes 16th March 2008
... If she is not taking valtrex even though using condom, u r risking to be infected ... .
If she is taking the anti virus Valtrex and also u guys r using condom, ur chances to catch...
- herpes zoster (eye) 16th March 2008
... pressure in my goes up and down. i am also taking valtrex 3x a day and acetazolamide 4x a day. they are now...
- 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, they...
- Is it bad to take Valtrex if I think I'm getting a cold sore.. 13th March 2008
... No, taking Valtrex for an outbreak is not bad. However, if you were to ... adaptive immune system then yes, it is now not good. Valtrex suppresses viral replication and inadvertently also...
... pimple. I don't think it's a cold sore, but I took valtrex last night because I could feel it coming on right...
... Taking the valtrex won't hurt you. If you consider that thousands of ... If you think it's an outbreak and want to take some Valtrex for it - go ahead. You'll be thankful if it is/was...
... jump at first tingle. Wait a day to be sure. The valtrex will still help a lot.
When you're thinking about...
- herpes 13th March 2008
... area and is in a great deal of pain. She is taking Valtrex and using a vaginal cream. We are going on the 6th...
... outbreak will often "piggyback" onto the first.
The VAltrex should help reduce the time frame....
... area and is in a great deal of pain. She is taking Valtrex and using a vaginal cream. We are going on the 6th...
- Just had 1st outbreak of HSV-1...HELP!!! 12th March 2008
... throat are also enlarged. I called my Dr. and got Valtrex (2 tablets) and took those. I also have been using...
... was herpes? You said you called him and he gave you valtrex without seeing you.
If you do have it, you don...
- im so scared right now 12th March 2008
... purse fell and her medication bottle fellout, it said valtrex . all i know about that is the commercials. I just...
- Oral Herpes HSV1 Questions..Please Answer!! 12th March 2008
... see what's going to happen next. :( My doc gave me valtrex for when I am having or think I am going to get a...
... make it go away faster instead of paying 200+ for valtrex its really not necessary. You'll get use to it, and...
... health insurance and would take something instead of valtrex simply because it is so expensive no matter what coverage...
- confused about herpes and hpv 11th March 2008
... take extra vitamin C.. But why didnt the dr prescribe Valtrex ? I was never tested just visually checked 8 yrs ago...
- do i have to take it every day??? 11th March 2008
... prescribe the preventive meds - either the one you have or Valtrex prior to surgeries etc b/c of stressors on the body...
- topicals 11th March 2008
... "crack" :) I was just curious. I take my lovely valtrex when I have my yearly or bi-yearly outbreak. Clears ... creams or topicals might be helpful, in addition to the valtrex . I'll understand if I need to ask my doc about this...
- Sacral Herpes 10th March 2008
... work done, it was just looked at and she was given Valtrex . The last time we were together was two years ago...
- in need of advice and help 8th March 2008
... south. her out break is around her mouth and she takes valtrex for it. she has had herpes 1 for her entire life. ... she did not have it but she wants her to go off the valtrex and have an out break to culture it. her blood test...
- sex and medication 6th March 2008
... I started taking Valtrex only when I have outbreaks to shorting the time and...
- Herpes and menstruation? 4th March 2008
... in. have you gone to your dr? messtration and all valtrex is what saved me. it' more painfull because you have...
- Just got back from doc 4th March 2008
... months. Should I get a second opinion? He gave me valtrex samples to take one for 3 days. I just told my boyfriend...
... cheated on me with.
PS I took my second dose of the valtrex and its already about gone....
- Genital Herpes 3rd March 2008
... been advised of the situation will put the woman on Valtrex to suppress any chance of an outbreak at time of delivery...
- Herpes 3rd March 2008
... partner should consider pharmacological prevention with valtrex to decrease the possibility of transmission....
... realistically, it happens ALL THE TIME. In fact, the Valtrex commercials actually say that it's believed that 70...
- Please Tell Me Your Experiences With Valtrex or Other Meds 2nd March 2008
... Valtrex really helps me. I took it everyday when first diagnosed...
... I just wanted to let you know... I stopped taking valtrex cause it made my hair fall out. I did try aclovir...
... gave me an allergic reaction. I was taking it daily. Valtrex I take it only when I need it. It makes me outbreaks...
- advice please on symptoms! 2nd March 2008
... 6 weeks. Can it go away in a couple days if I take Valtrex for a week or so? I'd really appreciate some help...
... noticed it if I touched it or sat a certain way. With Valtrex my other OB's only last 2 days....
- on the butt??! 29th February 2008
... if you have a C-section.
Most OBs will put you on Valtrex about a month before delivery. This ensures that...
- college student-life's over now please help me! 29th February 2008
... cool tub....it honestly helps. I was currently put on valtrex ... which has helped me greatly!
1.) yes you could...
- herpes 28th February 2008
... your OB that you have herpes, he/she will put you on Valtrex about a month before delivery, which reduces the chances ... even more. The chances of transmission without the Valtrex are 0.05% for a woman who has acquired the virus during...
- Type 1 and Type 2 28th February 2008
... I am a female and have HSV2. If I am taking Valtrex 500mg daily and have no symptoms, can my boyfriend...
- Still in a 1/2 H relationship. Still have some questions. 25th February 2008
... will this be harder to spread? Is it best to take Valtrex everyday to help spreading and to stop recurrent outbreaks...
- Herpes and trying to get pregnant 23rd February 2008
... What if I want to get pregnant? Can you simply be on Valtrex and still have sexual intercourse and conceive naturally ... active, nor do you have outbreaks, do you need to be Valtrex ?
I would really appreciate some advise from anyone...
- 17 and terrified! 20th February 2008
... indeed have it, you'll have to get some Acyclovir or Valtrex tablets. It seems than Valtrex works better for some...
- Herpes Mistake 19th February 2008
... woman that told me afterward she had herpes. She takes Valtrex regularly and wasn't in an outbreak. How likely is...
... If she is not having an out break and is taking valtrex and has type 2 genitally your chance of getting it...
- I need help! 13th February 2008
... walk! And they just keep prescribing me more and more Valtrex and cream. I am takibg 1 gram of Valtrex a day and...
... activated by L-arginine. I know almost nothing about Valtrex , so I don't know if it will counteract the L-arginine...
- HSV1 VS HSV2 concerning oral sex 12th February 2008
... performing oral and not receiving. She has been taking Valtrex also for several months. Please respond. thank you...
- herpes 11th February 2008
... doctor if you have genital herpes. They will prescribe Valtrex for you, likely to start around week 36. This will...
... for any internal lesions that you may be unaware of. Valtrex is a pregnancy category B. That means that there are...
- help on chances of spreading herpes 10th February 2008
... herpes to my partner if im using a condom and taking Valtrex everyday?...
- not so sure anymore... 6th February 2008
... continue to make the best of my situation.
I take Valtrex once a day. I've had around 3 OB's not including my...
- Is it possible? 6th February 2008
... on to her through oral sex. I am currently taking Valtrex daily and have never had any sores or signs that I...
- Herpes 30th January 2008
... low. You should take supressive medicine such as valtrex to cut the risk of spreading the infection to him...
- Oxygen therapy 25th January 2008
... or juice or even milk. I have always had to take Valtrex for the past several years and after day 2 of taking ... to gradually increase drops), I haven't had to take Valtrex in 2 weeks. I am still getting tingling ... , but no OBs and no Valtrex . For me, that is huge.
Yes, it can make ... noticed the OBs were worse (at least, the need to take valtrex was far more regular). I'm really hoping this h2o2...
- Sooo its been about a year... 24th January 2008
... nothing to be embarassed about. Ask your doctor for valtrex . I'm sure you won't be the first person with herpes...
- Herpes and Pregnancy 23rd January 2008
... make sure the OB/Gyn knows. He/she will put her on Valtrex about a month before delivery. This will prevent...
- Herpes Genetalis 23rd January 2008
... dangerous. In Canada/US, an OB/Gyn would put a woman on Valtrex 30 days before delivery to prevent an outbreak. I...
- herpes and pregnancy 18th January 2008
... your genital herpes status, he/she will put you on Valtrex about a month before the baby is due. This not only...
- herpes 15th January 2008
... your genital herpes status, he/she will put you on Valtrex about a month before the baby is due. This not only...
... the symptoms of it? is hsv 1 cureable? does taking valtrex or acyclovir help you reduse spreading herpes to your...
- confused and devastated 13th January 2008
... knowledge my boyfriend does not have the virus. I began Valtrex immediately and have asked my boyfriend to be tested ... I do and do you reccommend that I continue takeing Valtrex once a day for prevention? Any help or answers are...
... it, it could have gone either direction.
As for VAltrex , it doesn't sound like you really need suppressive ... outbreaks (usually over 4 or 5 a year would be on VAltrex permanently), and, especially if he has the virus...
- Initial Oral Herpes Infection? 11th January 2008
... didnt have much to say either but he gave me some free valtrex and told me to take 2 today and 2 tomorrow and to...
... interesting that your doctor only gave you 2 days of Valtrex - I think he may be trying some placebo type effect ... initial outbreaks of herpes are treated with a course of Valtrex that lasts about 10 days. I'd question him....
- HSV1(down below) 11th January 2008
... mention the bill to see her. All she did was give me valtrex . Is it important to know which one you have or doesnt...
