- Sex with a person without std's 17th October 2007
... If you search out the Valtrex transmission study results, you'll see something like...
- In disbelief 16th October 2007
... positive for HSV2. The 80% stat I believe came from the Valtrex website, although I don't remember for sure. It's ... post links. However, a good place to start is the Valtrex website. It's got VERY basic information and FAQ...
- Scared, confused 16th October 2007
... when I dont have an outbreak and when I am taking valtrex what are the chances that I can pass on the disease...
- Herpes? Any help is apreciated. 16th October 2007
... min of visiting just prescribe 2 different mg's of valtrex . One of them she is to take for 10 days then follow...
... When I first got herpes, I was put on daily valtrex . About 6 months latter I went to another doctor who...
... You definitely don't want her taking Valtrex for life unless you know for sure she needs it. Usually...
- sexual encounters 14th October 2007
... I recently found out i have herpes and am on valtrex . What can and can't I do sexually with others so that...
- Losing my mind! 14th October 2007
... packs, baths, no help. I've been taking 1 gm. of Valtrex since Thursday, nothing. How long can this possibly...
... to your doctor about increasing the dosage of your Valtrex ? I've also heard that Zinc is helpful as well. Also...
- How do we resume a normal sexual relationship with oral sex and all? 14th October 2007
... even if you do get it, so what??!!! You can take valtrex and it will go a way in a couple of days. Really...
- pretty sure i have herpes. 13th October 2007
... lysine after reading that it helps. should i ask for valtrex or other herpes medication? or wait for the test to...
... anti virul pills though (acyclovir). i asked about valtrex cause ive read how good it works but she said that ... was yet that she couldnt prescribe that. also that valtrex was used mainly for type 2. its been about a day and...
- Burning/Itching - How long will the outbreak last? 12th October 2007
... Any suggestions for diet or herbal remedies. I'm on valtrex and take mucho vitamins including vit C and Lysine...
- Pregnancy test 11th October 2007
... healthy. Also, after the baby arrives you can take Valtrex while you nurse, if you so choose also....
- Genital Herpes 11th October 2007
... and painful. If frequent or painful, you can take valtrex ....
- new here...my story and quests 11th October 2007
... a bacterial infection. She also called me in some Valtrex ...which i knew what that was for...she told me not ... know what to do from here. She perscribed to me the Valtrex 500 mg. to take once a day. I just ended the 10 day ... course of Valtrex . I also bought some L-Lysine...b/c i read somewhere...
- oral herpes 11th October 2007
... to the doctor and picking up your prescription to valtrex is not....
- Flu-like symptoms during recurrences, anyone? 10th October 2007
... and pray it will soon pass. I also take 1000mg of Valtrex daily which I thought was supposed to stop outbreaks...
- herpes confession 8th October 2007
... only had three out breaks in 3 years. I don't take valtrex except for those outbreaks. anyone have experience...
- Acyclovir dosage 7th October 2007
... been paranoid many times and gone ahead and taken Valtrex or Acyclovir...whichever was prescribed to me at the...
... always told 5 X per day for Acyclovir. Now I take Valtrex because of the ease of 1 X per day. Never had a tough ... time with gas, however. Can you switch to Valtrex and see how it works? Also, maybe try Lysine. It...
... outbreaks. I used to take that before switching to Valtrex ....
- New Club Member .... :-( 6th October 2007
... 'creepy crawley' feeling. Doc. gave me 3 days of Valtrex which I finished on Thurs. and still feeling lousy ... seem to have it in both places? :)
Is 3 days of Valtrex standard treatment? Obviously, I did not start the...
... got it while kissing your boyfriend.
3 Days of Valtrex is VERY odd. Usually Doctors prescribe a 10 day cycle ... up worse than ever. I suspect the same is true of Valtrex . It's really strange to hear of only 3 days - if ... someone else knows something I don't.
As for using Valtrex as a suppressive - this is usually only used by those ... worry about transfer. I wouldn't worry about using Valtrex as a suppressive unless you find your outbreaks very...
- contact and outbreaks 3rd October 2007
... I mean really.
Can a condom help?
What does Valtrex do to help a person in a relationship not get the...
... partner and let him/her make their own decisions.
Valtrex works as a suppressive therapy, and reduces the risk...
- BF may have Herpes...help 3rd October 2007
... burning for about 6 days now.
also.. I take 1 gram or Valtrex once a day, and we always use condoms....
- kids 2nd October 2007
... delivery. Talk to your doctor, because you can take Valtrex at delivery time....
- Help 1st October 2007
... years ago i have good insurance so i have been taking valtrex every day since i found out and i havent felt anything ... you have to use other precautions to protect others valtrex is the sh...
- My life is on hold. 1st October 2007
... Valtrex is more expensive and I have read that when the liver...
- The dirty work...spreading the truth about herpes. 1st October 2007
... to a girl whom he thought had herpes as "Val" for Valtrex . And then go out and have casual sex with 5 different...
- Please tell me about ozone therapy ! 1st October 2007
... advances in finding better treatments than the useless Valtrex and Acyclovir which are just more ways the pharm industry...
... work as something better than a permanent dose of valtrex ....
the nature of my OBs is that my skin actually...
- Herpes Virus 30th September 2007
... works ok for the in between out breaks. Mostly I take Valtrex , but it can be expensive even with Rx insurance. ...
- insurance question 29th September 2007
... because they are afraid you are going to start taking Valtrex regularly and it's pretty expensive....
- how do you get rid of herpes? 28th September 2007
... for a treatment of anti-virals like alcyclovir or valtrex ...
... several ways. Some people use suppressive therapy ( Valtrex etc.) as a permanent regimen. However, as you say ... probably have. Did he/she prescribe an antiviral?? Valtrex is used short term as well. The anti-virus will help...
- Share your oral hvs2 experience 27th September 2007
... now (finally!) and have obtained a prescription for Valtrex which I have taken (2000 mg/day, as per their web ... happy with the promise of decreasing outbreaks with Valtrex , alas the 2nd relationship I mentioned came to an...
- Treatment in Canada 27th September 2007
...
If it's herpes, the Doctor will likely prescribe Valtrex . Valtrex is expensive. My doctor gave me the first...
- One of the Lucky ones... 24th September 2007
... much more obvious. When I catch them early by taking valtrex or something, they stay small and I don't really worry...
... even said you only had a few outbreaks. Now there is valtrex if someone has a very bad case they can get significant...
- Herpes Simplex 19th September 2007
... herpes simplex on my arm. My doc placed me on 1-500mg. valtrex a day. In the past 6 months I have had one outbreak ... experienced this? My dermatologist has now incrased my valtrex to 2-500mg a day thinking this may help......
- Herpes HSV-2 transmission via Sperm ? 14th September 2007
... outbreaks have increased in recent years, I went on Valtrex . The outbreaks have more or less stopped - although ... tingle, I havent had any sores or blisters while on Valtrex .
My question is, can someone get infected from...
... area COULD result in transmission. We all know that Valtrex is supposed to reduce the risk of transmission, but...
- I need some support - please! 12th September 2007
... me...I'm 28, have had herpes for 6 years, been on Valtrex for 4 years. Can't even recall the last OB I had ... my RX because I have to verbalize that Yes, I need Valtrex so there for, yes I have herpes. It's humiliating...
- confused by diagnosis 10th September 2007
... to anyone else. He said that I could start taking Valtrex but that he didn't recommend it.
Because this diagnosis...
... to anyone else. He said that I could start taking Valtrex but that he didn't recommend it.
Because this diagnosis...
- Please Help Me!!!! I Dont Know What To Do About Any Of This 9th September 2007
... I couldnt even get out of bed, and im also taking Valtrex . But please if you could help me find out what I might...
... I couldnt even get out of bed, and im also taking Valtrex . But please if you could help me find out what I might...
- am i legally bound to tell? 7th September 2007
... facts yourself! Do research on preventative therapies ( Valtrex ), and other treatment options. This provides your...
- Couple of Questions... 3rd September 2007
... last week and she informed me that she has been using valtrex ...
- Married for 1 year, partner has herpes 3rd September 2007
... about 3 times a year and it is mild. She's been on Valtrex for two years and didn't have any breakouts until...
... to get over the hump. Even after being on 1gm of Valtrex . I hate to take the med and I have dicussed weaning...
... questions...... Since u r in alot of pain, I would suggest valtrex or aciclovir till this OB ends.........
... prescription for antidepressants.
Take valacyclovir ( valtrex ) or acyclovir if your OB is still going on.
Now...
... and a wonderfu source of emotional and financial ( Valtrex is expensive!!) support!! These things make all the...
... grief as a result of the trauma. I am taking 1000mg valtrex a day. I really don't know what else to do. If go...
... get it to retreat a little bit is high dosages of valtrex 3000-4000mg. I honestly can not do this for the rest...
... info anywhere on how to REALLY deal with this.
Valtrex doesn't do much for me either save maybe speeding...
- What has helped me with my continual daily OBs... 2nd September 2007
... other thread about hair loss due to long term use of Valtrex and Acyclovir! I've tried to go it the natural way...
- Bumps inside...is this like anything anyone else has experienced... 28th August 2007
... came out. It became more of an ulcer. Overall, with Valtrex , it took about a week to heal - but that's relative ... as I was on Valtrex and everybody heals at a different rate.
If you...
- Just Never Stops 26th August 2007
... like it. I'm wondering tho', if a short course of Valtrex (or another Herpes med) might help you get this first...
... do consider it, it may be helpful to know that the Valtrex does speed the whole process of OB's up, from breakout...
- Please read! 25th August 2007
... Just plugging in to this a few days late...
The Valtrex does act as a suppressive therapy, which reduces the ... always shedding, and so you are always contagious. The Valtrex seems to reduce this only.
Nothing is 100% safe ... You didn't say whether your doctor prescribed the Valtrex as a first outbreak short cycle or whether it was...
- anyone there? 23rd August 2007
... in the vesicle if they lance it. Do they prescribe Valtrex over there?...
- Valtrex side effects 22nd August 2007
... a year and ob's are pretty mild, you may only take valtrex as needed.
I don't think it is a fear of side effects...
- What is going on 20th August 2007
... Have you thought about starting a medication such as Valtrex ? You may also want to check in to herbal relaxation...
- From a Female 20th August 2007
... blisters. And ask the doctor to write you a scrip for Valtrex . It's an antiviral and it will be a bonus in the first...
- Generally Pissed and Saddened and Need Advice. 18th August 2007
... what she wants to do.
Anyway, the doctor put me on Valtrex , 1 g twice daily. He said since I already had an ... lasted close to 5 weeks. I even tried taking the Valtrex for 10 days and it does not seem to help. I am going...
- Just Diagnosed 16th August 2007
... buttocks and genital area. My physician is prescribing valtrex . Are there any side effects and can you drink alocohol...
... haven't experienced any other side effects to the valtrex in, and have taken it for many years...
... not be consumed with an antibiotic or an antiviral ( Valtrex ). But jeez. If you are taking it everyday that's equivalent ... stress without that. So if I want a drink, I take the Valtrex with lots of water, wait at least an hour until it...
- My first out break 13th August 2007
... outbreak, is always the worse. Call your doctor about the Valtrex and pregnancy....The ob's do lessen with time and...
- Please help! 10th August 2007
... single mom, I could never have afforded the $200 for Valtrex , but he was right there for me. I've got a keeper...
... believe in Rx drugs!! (I've did a 10 day series of Valtrex , but doctor says no reason to think I need more right...
- Started dating someone with herpes 9th August 2007
... that can be exposed. I'm going to ask her to take Valtrex . Anything else I can do to protect myself? If you...
- Odd new outbreak location for my old genital herpes 4th August 2007
... years without) at it's usual place, starting taking Valtrex again, and a couple of weeks after I stopped, here...
... slow down for you after that? Have you only taken Valtrex to stop your symptoms? I refuse to use prescription...
... maintenance doses of Zovirax for many years until Valtrex came along and had much more better luck with that ... . I stayed on a maintenance dose of Valtrex for a few years and it worked great. I would stop ... it had been beaten down by my immune system and the Valtrex . I actually stopped it 4 years ago after my divorce ... nope. I do believe 100% in the effectiveness of Valtrex , and now that I have proven to myself that I can still ... drug coverage and can't afford the $90 a month for Valtrex . Fortunately I have insurance so I will go with what ... will become less frequent and less severe. Get on Valtrex and stay on it. Recent studies suggest that as the...
... insurance for a long while, but I still refused to take Valtrex . I've used Acyclovir some which I got from Planned ... find a cure. I've also read on here how people use Valtrex for years, get off it and their OBs come back just ... that direction. I'm glad it's been different for you. Valtrex just sounds like a pain relief without actually combating...
... blue state! Latest development and another vote for Valtrex , my second favorite blue pill. What started out as...
... I was wondering...why would anyone NOT take Valtrex ? I mean, it obviously works, and if you have a prescription ... OBs. If I think one might be coming, I double up the Valtrex . Other factors? I also am on a high lysine to arginine ... But I know people who have this aversion to taking Valtrex on a regular basis and I don't know if there is some...
... If Valtrex really did anything to help me cure myself of future ... treatments I am using are actually working if I take Valtrex at the same time? Anyway, it's a choice I've made...
... them anymore, I stop and test the waters. Same with Valtrex , no OB for a year and a half, so I must have reduced ... given our monogamous circumstances. I guess stopping Valtrex seemed like a statement at the time. I started taking ... science and sure things. Plus my insurance will pay for Valtrex but not the seaweed concoctions. After over 25 years ... only one I have ever met who would prefer them over Valtrex , even with insurance coverage. I do hope it works...
... well i wish i had the pleasure of Taking Valtrex But it makes my tounge swell like a beachball...So...
- Has anyone else (ladies...) experienced this as a symptom?? 31st July 2007
... during the last day or so of my outbreak. I was on Valtrex for about 4 days after I noticed it (and 6 days before...
- DO NOT WORRY - my experience with relationships & herpes 30th July 2007
... testimonials because I am finally looking into taking valtrex to control my herpes. What I found were a lot of ... and odds are they have it themselves).
as for the valtrex - for me it'll reduce the annoyance, but no matter...
- I feel like my life is over! 27th July 2007
... yes, I have been diagnosed with Herpes.. I am taking Valtrex . No, I have never had a cold sore, but I have had...
- Swollen Lymph Node PLEASE HELP! 27th July 2007
... About 4 days from finishing my 10 day course of Valtrex , I noticed a painful spot. I don't know if this is ... over, everything is cleared up, and I have been off Valtrex now for 36 hours.
Thank...
- Valtrex - Free? =) Free Clinics?! lol (and info for newbies) 23rd July 2007
... being evil =)
Anyone know where you can get free valtrex or Acyclovir? I just moved to new york city, there...
... that helps. They supply Acyclovir, but I don't think Valtrex ....
... .
I was recently diagnosed, and my GP had free Valtrex samples in his office. Although he didn't give me ... half the cycle.
I couldn't believe the cost of Valtrex once I went to the pharmacy to get the balance. I...
- New here and desparate 22nd July 2007
... any advice for me? Are there any generic option for Valtrex (I cannot afford the name-brand version)? What can...
... could have caused such a severe ob? As for generic Valtrex , not that I know of. I've never heard of any, anyway...
- Q. Can you get a WORSE case...is this possible? 22nd July 2007
... I Have To Ask Are You On Any Medication Like Valtrex And I Think You Should Tell Your Date Exspecially...
- New Product I found that works RIGHT away!! 19th July 2007
... Thanks for the info. I decided to forgo the Valtrex my dr gave me in favor of more homeopathic treatment...
- Transmission Query 19th July 2007
... sure enough of the diagnoses that he has prescribed Valtrex . Have been taking this for only 2 days, so I'm not...
- Constant Outbreaks 16th July 2007
... that the 1st year is the worst with outbreaks. I take Valtrex everyday and I still get intolerable outbreaks.
My...
- A Couple Questions 15th July 2007
... have herpes. He has prescribed Zyrtec, Cefdinir, and Valtrex . I've been taking the first two regularly, I have ... chosen not to take Valtrex - if[ I do in fact have herpes, I want my body to get...
- different types of sores? 14th July 2007
... on the lip. But my husband took two big doses of Valtrex and it did seem to help the stuff finally start clearing ... seemed to clear up my problem. My husband took more Valtrex , which got him back to healing again. All good. ...
- Oral sex question....and some ranting.... 10th July 2007
... and moving around is awfully uncomfortable. But the Valtrex my new doctor prescribed seems to be doing the trick...
- QuickClear is that really work for herpes? 9th July 2007
... tried a lot of medicine, acyclovir, zovirax, famvir, valtrex , also herb medicine none that can cure only treat...
- Quick Response Please! Want to tell him! 7th July 2007
... so taboo.
People just think it's gross, and if a valtrex commercial comes on my friends are all cracking jokes...
- Advice/Help from anyone 6th July 2007
... like back.
We have talked about her going on Valtrex , again I dont know if this will all help or not. ... If we take the proper percautions such as Valtrex , Condoms, Making sure there are no out breaks, should...
... Is it at a clinic or a doctors office? Also about Valtrex , is it covered by insurance? Thanks again for your...
- Advice, PLEASE 3rd July 2007
... infection. He took blood for testing, and prescribed valtrex , cefdinir, and zyrtec.
this ambiguity is killing...
- It's been a year and a half 3rd July 2007
... the extra step and take supressive medicaiton like Valtrex , the odds of us giving it to a partner are even lower...
... the extra step and take supressive medicaiton like Valtrex , the odds of us giving it to a partner are even lower...
- back to back OB's? PLEASE READ 28th June 2007
... anyone get these?...I came off my valtrex in FEB (after 5 yrs steady) in APRIL got 2 OB's back...
- new with a couple quick questions 27th June 2007
... still contagious. She prescribed a 10 day course of Valtrex and said that should eliminate the itching. I hope...
- anyone have a reaccuring outbreak that lasted long? 25th June 2007
... seemed to last for a month. The doc gave me 1 gram of Valtrex 2x a day for 10 days and then once a month from then...
... believe.
so ur on 1 gram a day. how long have u been on valtrex ?...
- Please Help 24th June 2007
... aside... I'm in horrible pain.
I started taking Valtrex 3 days ago. I've had a high fever of around 101/102...
- Alternative methods-what has worked for you? 20th June 2007
... I've had HSV2 for 6 years...always on Valtrex and taking Lysine and lots of vitamens....I was just ... for a few months then go back to 500mg a day. I love Valtrex . It does work BUT if your bosy has been under alot...
... for a long time. Best part... no side affects like Valtrex and Famvil the drug companies want you to spend a...
