- anyone here tried Neem? 20th June 2007
... been diagnosed, and the dr gave me a prescription for Valtrex . After reading the possible side affects, there's...
- O Boy... 19th June 2007
... and this doctor lady gave me the perscription for Valtrex ... saying it's like 150 bucks....
NOOOOOOO try 450...
... the first sign of the "tingle". I stopped taking Valtrex years ago because of the cost and I didn't need to ... ternatives on my own because the doctors are big on pushing Valtrex on people....
- Valtrex IMPT Question-pls read 17th June 2007
... I've been on Valtrex for over 2 years and did stop and start it again. ... m really stressed then it will happen. I know the Valtrex keeps it from being a full blown outbreak. :)...
... thank you.
Well valtrex has always supressed my OB's from ever coming...I...
... some prodones that are mild probably because of the Valtrex . I think the daily Valtrex has messed up my digestion...
... some prodones that are mild probably because of the Valtrex . I think the daily Valtrex has messed up my digestion...
- Just realised... 15th June 2007
... well for me. I'm on suppression therapy and taking Valtrex . I've been taking Valtrex for years now and I haven...
- Seeing good early results from Ambrotose 14th June 2007
... been on either Famvir, Acyclovir, and currently on Valtrex for the past 4 years steadily with very little help...
- very afraid 14th June 2007
... contracts it. ( couldn't live with myself )
- I'm on valtrex 1000mg been on it for the last three days... DO I...
... genital right?
Whether or not you choose to be on valtrex the rest of your life depends on how often and severe...
- cut 14th June 2007
... over then it is a very small ob. i recently went off valtrex and 2 months later i got two ob's back to back...so...
- Worst case of HSV2 ever? 13th June 2007
... starting pau darko and daily famvir (might switch to valtrex ) therapy, hopefully this will do some good? I bought...
... starting pau darko and daily famvir (might switch to valtrex ) therapy, hopefully this will do some good? I bought ... be worth a shot. I've been on orals for years now ( Valtrex ) and has worked really well for me. I might get an...
... thanks for the replies, i switched to valtrex .. hope it works well..
bp4life - just so you know...
... starting pau darko and daily famvir (might switch to valtrex ) therapy, hopefully this will do some good? I bought ... my life.
thanks for the replies, i switched to valtrex .. hope it works well..
bp4life - just so you know...
- Soooooooo confused 12th June 2007
... my genitals, no blisters, etc.). i started taking valtrex immediately at diagnosis (5 days after symptoms started ... syptoms persisted beyond 2 weeks. i stayed on the valtrex for 6 or seven months, but continued to have symptoms...
- my heart is breaking 10th June 2007
... contracted herpes, and I still use it. I don't take Valtrex as I don't want to be on it every day (plus it's expensive...
- getting cold sores every 2 weeks or so 6th June 2007
... Different places, but inevitably they pop up. I take Valtrex when I get outbreaks, because my dad told me thats...
- treatment/success stories anyone? 5th June 2007
... Hey,
I'm on Valtrex as the quick-fix when I start getting an outbreak ... therapy since my tests kept coming up negative. The Valtrex works, but I've been getting an outbreak like every...
... bacteria and glutamine to help my immune system. The Valtrex has helped with it alot though. :)...
... suppressive therapy? my dr. never metioned it to me, just valtrex . my o/b are very seldom.. plus i've had so many neg...
... Its taking Valtrex everyday. I take 500mg....
- concerned update 1st June 2007
... i ended up going to get the valtrex Rx filled. the only time i'd previously used it was...
- How do I go on? 30th May 2007
... could barely stand to sit down so she perscribed me Valtrex . it worked but it is still healing. that was about...
- What is going on here? 25th May 2007
... blister appeared, I went to the Dr. Dr. prescribed Valtrex and I started taking it May 7th when more started ... appearing in my mouth and on my lips since. I took the Valtrex twice a day until i ran out then called doc and got ... to look good, the cycle starts over again. Is the Valtrex not working? Should I still be taking a full dose ... of Valtrex ? I thought outbreaks were supposed to not last this ... long if on Valtrex . Or is this still the first outbreak or am I just ... much, they are small and it seems that possibly the Valtrex may be helping the tingling and blister pain because...
- possible 2nd ob? help! 25th May 2007
... to me, but before i go rushing off to get my Rx for valtrex filled, is it possible that it could be a) chaffing...
- Outbreaks becoming more severe - Help!!! 24th May 2007
... outbreaks are every 2 months. Gave in this week and took Valtrex which has almost cleared the initial outbreak within...
... outbreaks are every 2 months. Gave in this week and took Valtrex which has almost cleared the initial outbreak within...
- I may have been infected. Questions 24th May 2007
... what the commercials say anyway....that by taking Valtrex she is activly preventing the spread of it.....sounds...
... won't get infected each year. That according to the Valtrex case study.
Some quick stats: 60-80% of the population...
- Please help - i didnt tell 18th May 2007
... relationships (with and without condoms, never used valtrex )- in those 15 years i have had about 5 outbreaks, ... had no courage, MS had taken it then. . . i went on valtrex , i never told him and we had unprotected sex for most...
- Oral Herpes and pregnancy.....Question plz help. 18th May 2007
... deliveries due to the stress/pain. Doctors gave her valtrex for the outbreaks and advised her not to kiss the...
- Symptoms of Hepres and Just Cold sores same? 13th May 2007
... she is informed regarding this condition and takes valtrex for the outbreaks. If you have cold sores, or your...
- 1st outbreak, anyone have it really bad? 12th May 2007
... fever developed. This was over a week ago, I started Valtrex last Monday and I think it may be helping now. The...
- HSV-2 Antibodies 11th May 2007
... had an out break for about 5 years because she takes valtrex but prior to taking valtrex she had out breaks every ... her HSV-1 because she has never had it. I dont take valtrex or anything because I dont have any symtoms or recurring...
- This is ridiculous 8th May 2007
... cultured and it is in fact hsv2? Is the only option valtrex which I heard costs around $6 a pill (with no insurance...
... Doctors are on a Valtrex kick and they won't tell you about your other options ... then specifically ask for it. Even with insurance, Valtrex was expensive. Get them to prescribe acyclovir, it...
- Anyone had symptoms like this???? 1st May 2007
... insurance and am worried about the cost of medication like valtrex . Any help would be great.
Thanks...
- What Is Wrong Here? 29th April 2007
... Purel (probably did nothing for me). She was using Valtrex daily. Its been a few months since the last break...
- 2nd ob? 29th April 2007
... fine for me and when I do have an outbreak I take Valtrex and it goes away within 48 hours. I have never had...
- Will Having HSV2 lead to other diseases and health complications? 25th April 2007
... having this will cause other illness. Im also taking valtrex daily suppresive therapy because I get recurrent outbreaks...
... I would worry more about the effects of taking Valtrex daily than Herpes causing other illnesses. HSV 2...
... What do you mean by taking valtrex do you know what side effects it causes or what other...
... Valtrex is a new med so we don't really know the long term ... I think I read a disclaimer to that effect at the Valtrex website. Other members have reported problems with ... thinning hair though , on valtrex .
U r right that herpes, though innocuous, is not...
- 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...
- is first outbreak really the worst? 24th April 2007
... days if you catch it on time and take medication like Valtrex or whatever your doctor prescribed. Hope this helps...
... I am currently trying the herbal route and not the Valtrex , but I am miserable. It's been 6 days now. I've had...
... etc.
Regarding the prescription mediciations... Valtrex is extremely expensive and I don't use it anymore...
- what i have researched 24th April 2007
... (Zovirax), famciclovir (Famvir) and valaciclovir ( Valtrex ).
Preventing transmission
Transmission of herpes...
- I'm Mourning Life 20th April 2007
... don't know if it will be the same, less or worst? Valtrex gave me severe headaches. So I don't know how to...
... new drugs out there that you can try. Other than Valtrex . That's what I take when I have outbreaks and it...
... I don't take valtrex for anymore due to the cost... I take the older...
... OB occur less often and and become mild. I take Valtrex and OB are barely noticiable. You will come to realize...
- Is my body fighting this... 20th April 2007
... my Penis in October of 06.. I was on medication ( Valtrex ), but stopped. I wanted my immune system to work...
... I've had HSV 2 for 5 and 1/2 years...I was on Valtrex for a few years (on and off). No side effects except...
- Abreva 14th April 2007
... recription for acyclovir. It's a generic/older version of valtrex , and it's a lot cheaper. It's on Target's formulary...
- new treatment 14th April 2007
... treatment
he said he also takes a famvir pill or valtrex pill and crushes it up put it in vaseline jelly (makes...
- How easy is it to get herpes? 13th April 2007
... never changed his diet or anything, he didnt even take valtrex
he just let it run its course and that was it.
...
- Official sources for stats... 12th April 2007
... of herpes out there, i know a study was done with Valtrex ..does anyone have a link to a copy of this from a...
... talking about was done by GlaxoSmithKline the makers of Valtrex . If you go to Valtrex.com, there's a link at the...
- OB's and Sciatica 28th March 2007
... outbreak, which is only around 2 times a year because of Valtrex , I get sciatica as well. I don't know which is the...
- Is this Herpes? 28th March 2007
... Any suggestions? I just called my gyno asking for a Valtrex Rx; I'll do anything! I can't go on like this EVERY...
- Supplements I take and what my doctor said... 27th March 2007
... anyhting from an ingrown hair or tingling... start the valtrex . (which by the way cost me 190 bucks)
he also said...
... I definitely wouldn't take valtrex with no symptoms...just take them if you have an OB...
... me to go natural but then of course they push the valtrex .. but there are so many reports on line that show ... valtrex vs herbal
hope anything i can say helps
:)...
- other than valtrex? please list if you know 26th March 2007
... they have hsv1 and hsv2
hope it helped...
now valtrex everyday can hurt your liver, i think you have to...
... they have hsv1 and hsv2
hope it helped...
now valtrex everyday can hurt your liver, i think you have to...
... I stopped using valtrex years ago... I didn't want to take valtrex everyday...
- Is valtrex covered my insurance if prescribed 24th March 2007
... insurance. Thanks im sure they will cover it.. do you take valtrex ?...
- Shingles for over one year 24th March 2007
... of Neurontin, but the pain is still awful. He had Valtrex at the beginning. Oh, his eye swelled shut at the...
... the pain etc. I would be very grateful. (he was on Valtrex tabs and Zovirax ointment in the eye) thank you Robin...
- Shingles when are they most contagious/less contagiious 24th March 2007
... s 'weakest' stage?
I use the acyclovir and take valtrex , and once I begin seeing the scabbing I stop the acyclovir...
- HSV2 on back/butt area 21st March 2007
... said it was HSV2 (she tested it), and gave me the Valtrex ....
... tonight.... I think for now, I'm going to have to take Valtrex suppressively, at least for a while. I'm so sick ... that I need a break... so if I have to stay on the Valtrex for a bit... but golly, I sure am looking forward...
... s! I do experience A LOT, which is why I'm on the Valtrex ... bc when I go off, they just come and appear again...
... makes sense.
its tricky..
and whats up with those valtrex stats they posted? they dont seem correct anyone else...
- Valtrex for Suppression 21st March 2007
... [QUOTE=Jaci25;2873253]
How do you take Valtrex suppressively?
Did you before Valtrex have a lot ... type of person.
Suppressive therapy means you take valtrex (2 500mg tablets or 1 1000mg tablet) daily for either ... out.
Honestly, nothing has been as effective as Valtrex for me. I do take 1000g of vitamin C when I think...
- Does anybody know if they are close to a cure? 19th March 2007
... far they've only been able to come up with meds like valtrex , acyclovir etc to deal with outbreaks better. Many...
... they are making way too much money especially since valtrex isnt going to be generic for a long time
they are...
... be profitable. And even though there are meds like Valtrex to help suppress the disease, I am sure that virtually ... called BAY-57 which would be 10 times as powerful as Valtrex , the suppressive medicine.....though this would not...
- Just got the bad news... 19th March 2007
... pretty much daily, but for your first outbreak, i'd get Valtrex from your MD...no need to let it go on longer than...
- pain 18th March 2007
... outbreak could be coming on. I'm taking 1000 mg of valtrex daily and still get a lot of pain. Try to get your...
- Help please... 16th March 2007
... your doctor for some antiviral meds like acyclovir or valtrex and see if that helps with the burning sensation....
- again-questions 16th March 2007
... stressed for over three years :(
Anyway-If I take valtrex it helps.
I have never had a "cold sore", my husband...
... have a right to know.
I think that the fact that valtrex helps is a strong clue, too. Do you keep some on hand...
- Oral Herpes or Canker Sores from oral sex? 15th March 2007
... but am scared that now I will. I filled the Rx for Valtrex that was laying around for months and took the dosage...
- Can you come down with a worse case of herpes?? 13th March 2007
... several red spots on the genitals. took 500mg of valtrex per day and it barely put a dent in the symptoms....
- confused!! please offer some 411 13th March 2007
... outbreaks for the following 1 1/2 years but after taking valtrex for 1 year, hasnt had an outbreak in over 2 years...
- Lysine 12th March 2007
... lysine and Red Marine Algae if you are already taking Valtrex as a suppressive therapy? I still have an outbreak...
- I need help/advice badly... 9th March 2007
... Zilactin" is another creme - I dunno if it is OTC. " Valtrex " is the best oral drug to take to reduce severity...
... comfortable with lately).
For medication, I like Valtrex (oral), and I also have Zovirax ointment cream.
...
... comfortable with lately).
For medication, I like Valtrex (oral), and I also have Zovirax ointment cream.
...
- How much Lysine is safe to take? 8th March 2007
... there also) and wondering if I shouldn't just take my Valtrex . I soooooo don't want to wake up in the morning with...
... a natural approach to this before trying the daily valtrex . :) :)...
... a natural approach to this before trying the daily valtrex . :) :)
well i cant say where to buy it as the...
... you never have to have one they are horrible. The Valtrex cured the OB but I dont have insurance and dont want...
- Did your hair grow back or stop thinning? 8th March 2007
... after stopping Valtrex ....I stopped taking it 2 weeks ago. after i saw i...
... My hair fell out from valtrex and has not grown back yet. Has yours?...
- Do Acid Foods/Drinks Cause Anyone to Have Outbreaks? 6th March 2007
... outbreaks occur. I have tried all kinds from Famvir to Valtrex to all the generic brands. Nothing seems to work...
- twice per month.. 5th March 2007
... yes twice per month is a lot.
See a Doctor about Valtrex or similar drug.
Unprotected sex is never safe...
- For cure, drug cos. have 2 b incentivized 5th March 2007
...
Drug cos. that have come out with stuff like valtrex etc have much more money to make from selling meds...
- AHHHH. Help 3rd March 2007
... herpetic neurelgia. because ive been on famvir and valtrex and that never helped with my pain. anyone else hear...
- Is Herpes a killer ? 1st March 2007
... virus!! I have never been tested (liver) from taking Valtrex . Do you think I should be?
Honestly, do you...
... the one I tried but it was the daily one, not the Valtrex .
I have never heard of it causing or contributing...
- Another Update? Don't use Meds on first OB! 27th February 2007
... I went to the doctor immediately and he prescribed Valtrex . I followed the instructions and took it for 3 days ... would say they were back-to-back. I began taking Valtrex again but it just sort of lingered around. I put...
... I agree, and am stopping the valtrex . I was on it on and off for 5 years never taking it ... involved with someone so I decided to do 500 mg a day of valtrex , for one yr staight. My hair has thinned, so i am...
... all shown promise with being good if not better than valtrex .
i even hear famvir ( which is given for shingles ... ) works better than valtrex .
but i got the script but im not taking it
can you...
... i was never aware that there are side effects from Valtrex
but these natural remedys u are all talking about ... them?
i would def b intersted in that rather then Valtrex - i dont wanna loose my hair!!...
- Herpes during pregnancy 26th February 2007
... annoyances. My doc decided that he would put me on Valtrex at 36 weeks.
Unfortunately, I had an outbreak this ... I was just over 35 weeks. He immediately put me on Valtrex , about a week ahead of schedule.
My question if...
- Antiviral Gel 24th February 2007
... sometime within my lifetime :) I am on the fence about Valtrex since I haven't had any outbreaks and I'm afraid that ... antiviral gel, if I should get a prescription for Valtrex , and what other precautions I should take (besides...
... humiliation of genital herpes.
As far as you taking Valtrex to prevent viral shedding...well since we do not have ... way of telling when and/or if we are shedding and Valtrex isn't 100%then really...why take it? Even if you...
- Has Anyone Given Hsv To Toddlers Via Facial Herpes 24th February 2007
... outbreaks occur. I have tried all kinds from Famvir to Valtrex to all the generic brands. Nothing seems to work...
- One and not the other.. 20th February 2007
... she has a giant cold sore! lol
I also take daily Valtrex , so I am certain even by some strange occurance I...
- anyone else experience this? 19th February 2007
... painful in my upper inner thighs. Like an ache.
I am on Valtrex suppresive therapy so I don't have symptoms. I may...
- Please need advice 19th February 2007
... will it take a longer time to heal, I am finally on Valtrex 500 mg 2xs daily, but I still have some discomfort...
- need advice - chronic OBs... 18th February 2007
... in a relationship. My GYN started me at 500mg of Valtrex daily. The OBs kept coming so she increased my dose ... helped suppress the virus? I want to get off of the Valtrex , but I think that is what is keeping the OBs so mild...
- Valtrex daily suppressive therapy for 4 years 17th February 2007
... Got herpes from my hubby in 2005 and have been on Valtrex . Started suppressive after about 6 months of breaking...
... Have you been on daily Valtrex longer than 1 year?
It has only been tested on people ... year and he never contracted it from me. I love that Valtrex !
Only cavaet, when you first start taking it, it...
... That sounds like a great idea.
I still take the Valtrex everyday and feel like I'll have to the rest of my...
- Why is it healing better without Valtrex? 8th February 2007
... Part two:
I have gone into the forth week without Valtrex and began having sex more often now, almost once a ... about people with healthy immune systems to come off Valtrex and let your body do it's thing has a great deal of ... believe that it has healed almost completely now without Valtrex . The skin is almost entirely the same color now....
... people but not everybody as a whole.
As for the valtrex , if you are dealing fine without it then there isn...
- Women problem with Herpes 29th January 2007
... I forgot to mention that i take Valtrex everyday as suppression 500mg and it doesn't help...
... are when they're in. She wants me to take 1000mg of Valtrex for 5 days to see if it will knock it out. So time...
... open skin down there. I"m guessing I should take Valtrex as if I'm having an OB to help knock it out. But...
... so sensitive because of it. I hate it! I hope the Valtrex helps with it. My husband hardly ever breaks out, ... i could be like that. I'm going to take the extra Valtrex near my period its coming up soon. I feel like this...
... see her on the 27th. I have been taking 1000mg of Valtrex everyday since Friday to see if it will help. And...
... Hi Paul, Well i wish i didn't have to take the Valtrex but i break out too much, esp around my period and ... disease (sarcoid). The doc wanted me to try the extra Valtrex to see if it would help nock out what is causing the...
- Have so many questions! And just plain confused!! 28th January 2007
... was wrong??
Here is another question - why take Valtrex ?? If this is something that I have and there is no...
... tests.
There is no rule which says you must take valtrex or any other medication. A lot of people don't take...
