Drug Ratings for VALTREXAverage Rating: 3.4 (468 Ratings)
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR VALTREX | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
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| 5 | cold sores | no side effects | Valtrex significantly reduced the severity of cold sore outbreaks, as well as the recovery time. | M | 40 | | 12/25/2000 | 5 | genital herpes | Sunlight exposure does seem to cause bumps on arms. sometimes get a funny feeling or tingling in my genital area but nothing i cant tolerate. | I was diagnosed at 33 with genital herpes. Took Valtrex for first outbreak and it went away in about 2 weeks. After a year of almost constant outbreaks I decided to start daily Valtrex. Not only did my outbreaks clear up but they went away completely for over 6 years. I started to skip dosage occassionally the past year, may have been a mistake. I am currently experiencing the fun of passing a kidney stone. Feeling terrible I did miss 2 doses in a 3 day period and what happens 1st outbreak in 6 years. I doubled up my 500 mg to twice daily to clear it up. I am still having a super mild 1 bump outbreak i believe due to the kidney stone. I would like to say during the 6 outbreak free years I ate what I wanted, chocolate, oat based products, way too much coffee, fast food, deep fried everything and Valtrex let me live life outbreak free. I can also confirm Valtrex does stop viral shedding. I was outbreak free for over a year before I started to date again and not one of the women I have been with has contracted HSV2 from me. While protection and condom use is preached we all know its not practiced. My last girlfriend was tested after we split up and after 2 years of unprotected sex she was NOT infected. If you have genital herpes this drug can help you live a more normal life. We must always be aware of what our bodys tell us and the mental strain never really goes away. Any side affect this drug may have is better that outbreaks. | M | 40 | 6 years 500 mg 1X D | 4/27/2010 | 5 | HSV-2 (Genital Herpes) | No Side Effects (I do not do dosing as prescribed) - If I have any side effect, the only one I experience is a bit of a dehydrated skin appearance and maybe a little tired feeling at the end of the day - it actually seems to help me sleep. | Prior to having an outbreak, at least 9 out of 10 times, I start to feel a dull pain in the very lower part of my spine; almost in the pelvis and usually to the left (in my case). Like the lowest part of my back needs to be cracked. This is when I take the Acyclovir (generic). I do not keep taking it. I only take it as much as to keep the outbreak at bay. (I absolutely wear a condom or I just don't have sex when this is happening.) I have trained my body to fight this virus and now usually have only a couple of potential outbreaks a year (if that). One thing I have come to realize it that HSV-2 causes constipation (or actually, I do not have daily movements). When the outbreak starts to happen I have excess gas, bloating and general intestinal discomfort like irritable bowel syndrome. The Acyclovir has greatly improved/retained my quality of life. Just remember that I do not take this daily like everyone else. I just take it to knock down the symptoms... I should note that I eat Activia daily and it has proved to be essential in this formula. I am not exactly Mr. Macrobiotic but I try to eat low glycemic, low saturates, ample raw veg's, fruits, nuts & grains, with 30% of my diet coming from healthy fats (with fish oil supplements), and 30% from proteins. I suggest to everyone with HSV-2 to try this. | M | 50 | 10 years Varies 1X AN | 8/30/2010 | 5 | Genital herpes outbreak | M | 34 | 1000mg 1X D | 6/2/2011 History | 5 | herpes | None | M | 21 | 7 days 100 2X D | 7/1/2011 | 5 | HSV-2 | Never had any. | Valtrex changed my life. I used to have monthly OB, which ended completely after starting taking the drug. I found out that extreme stress (death in the family, one week not sleeping well) could cause an OB even while taking the drug, but the symptoms are minimal (tiredness, constipation) and last for a day or two, without visible blisters. | M | 45 | 17 years 500 mg 1X D | 11/10/2011 | 5 | shingles | None of the side effects have been ongoing, but I have experienced periodic fatigue, muscle aches and GI upset. | Very painful first shingles outbreak on my face/ear, with pain radiating to my jaw and teeth. Started noticing diminishing pain and drying of blisters within two days of starting generic Valtrex. | M | 53 | 4 days 1GM 3X D | 2/19/2012 | 5 | Genital Herpes | No negative side effects. On the positive, I don't get colds or the flu as frequently as I used to, and I recover quicker. | It's a great drug. I was diagnosed 25 years ago. I used to get outbreaks just about every month and used cream / pills when the OB would occur. Started suppressive therapy about 10 years ago and have had only 2 OBs since. My partner for the past 7 years has never shown any symptoms. | M | 54 | 10 years 1000mg 1X D | 7/8/2012 | 5 | mouth herpes outbreaks | none | I love it! Take one 1gr pill/day with no outbreaks in 2.5 years. I had two SEVERE outbreaks in a 6 month period with numerous sores thru out entire mouth. | M | 48 | 2.5 years | 11/27/2005 | 5 | herpes | none | I had a lingering case of herpes which I couldn't shake. My sores had gone away, but other symptoms lingered 2 months before I tried Valtrex. I felt a lot better after just one 500 mg pill. and the 6 pills my Dr. prescribed knocked it out. Amazing!! | M | 43 | 3 days | 6/18/2006 | 5 | herpes | none | i've had herpes all my life with about 7 very bad breakouts a year. it made life was pretty miserable my first 36 years. I now have been taking 500mg of Valtrex everyday for the last 11 months. since then i have had only one real breakout and it was not too bad lasting only a few days. This mecidine is a bleassing for me. I will take it for life. I don't know what the long term effects might be, but regardless i would not regret taking this medicine. my life is 100 percent better. | M | 37 | 11 months | 10/15/2006 | 5 | Ocular & genital herpes | In 6 years of constant use have had no side effects. | Been using it for 6 years now. Started on 2 tablets a day, after a year stepped that back to 1 a day. Have never had another outbreak in the eye sinse the first one. Only get a genital outbreak when I forget/unable to take the tablets. | M | 35 | 6 years | 10/19/2006 | 5 | Herpes Simples 1 | I didn't experience any side effects from the drug. | In the spring I contracted herpes simplex 1 on the genital area. The first initial outbreak was extremely painful, but after taking valtrex it subsided the pain and the sores healed. I may have another out break coming on but I will take 2 1g pills in the morning and 2 1g pills in the evening and see the outcome. | M | 31 | 7 days | 10/23/2006 | 5 | Herpes II | Constipation seems to be the only side effect I can directly connect. Stool becomes dark, small rounded pieces. Keeping an eye on the BUN levels to make sure the kidney is able to handle the long term flushing of this chemical. Does anyone know of a long term follow-on study? I'd like to get in one so they know what to expect for those having to take this in the future. | Life changing drug. I am so thankful that my wife has an insurance plan to cover the cost. | M | 48 | 3 years | 7/9/2005 | 5 | Genital Herpes | Lost of apetite. | Had genital herpes since 1984. Got shingles EVERY SECOND MONTH... My doctor prescribed Valtrex for a period of two years. When I got off after two years I got shingles only once a year/18months. This drug work. | M | 43 | 8 years | 3/26/2006 | 5 | Genital Herpes | None | Have genital Herpes with minor outbreaks a few times a year before Valtrex: small blisters, but no pain or discomfort lasting about a week with a couple weeks to heal. After first year on Valtrex, outbreaks are nearly non-existent with very faint marks lasting about a day with several months between outbreaks. The drug definitely helps. | M | 46 | 1.5 years | 11/2/2006 | 5 | Cold Sores | None so far. My first experience with this drug. | Took 2 1000mg pills as soon as the tingling and swelling on my lip started--took another 2 pills 12 hours later. The outbreak has not gone beyond the initial swelling. This is a first, usually it takes 2 weeks to get back to normal! So far, I'm very satisfied with this drug. | M | 40 | 1 days | 6/6/2006 | 5 | Cold Sores on Lips | I realized just recently that when i drink excessively, I completely black out, and can't remember what happened. No other side effects. | Works well for my cold sores! | M | 25 | 4 months | 4/4/2007 | 5 | genital | Headache rarely - be sure to take with plenty of water | I'll take it for 3 months and then go off until I have an outbreak. In the past I have taken it everyday and did not have any outbreaks while doing so. Increased life stress DEFINIELY affects outbreaks with me. | M | 40 | 8 years | 1/18/2007 | 5 | simplex, sores in nose | maybe a tad queasy, but nothing else | I've gotten cold sores for years in my nose when under stress or having my period. They are painful and horrible, especially if I have to blow my nose. Valtrex is a godsend. I took two pills yesterday morning, and two last night. This morning I still had a few blisters visible, and now, at 3:30 p.m., they are completely gone. Expensive drug, but well, well, well worth it. | M | 40 | 1 days | 2/3/2007 | 5 | Nether region HSV1 | No side affects. | Outbreaks are much shorter duration when taken at first signs. | M | 39 | 2 years | 9/13/2004 | 5 | coldsores/oral herpes | None - completely free. | Definitly cut down the duration of the infection. I had a Primary Infection (firt time) last summer. Very painful, sores all over my chin, on my tongue. Gums terribly tender. Go to your dentist if you have oral herpes - they know much more than a G.P. and have many treatments for symtoms. Secondary outbreak was very short with the help of Valtrex | M | 33 | 7 days | 4/30/2004 | 5 | herpes | some sleepiness and a little lightheadedness, but i'm pretty sensitive to medications in general | i highly recommend valtrex...it works quickly and effectively. | M | 26 | 3 years | 11/16/2003 | 5 | Herpes | No side effects | This is a miracle drug, next best thing to a cure. No ob's in months! | M | 25 | 10 months | 1/27/2005 | 5 | Herpes Symplex in the nasal cavity | none- if anything I have noticed I am sick a lot less from colds flu, etc, Warts dissapeared | This drug changed my life, I used to have blisters in the nose and on my lips on an ongoing basis. The pain was frustrating. I tried famvir and it workd marginally. If you suffer from on-going fever blisters and cold sores- You have got to try this | M | 36 | 1 years | 1/3/2002 | 5 | Herpes 1 | Very itchy rask on back and legs with small pinhead like lumps. Have been taking daily for 12 months | M | 1 years | 2/6/2007 | 5 | Cold Sores | A little tiredness, but thats about it, maybe a lil dizzy if taken on an empty stomach, as experienced in the past. | I got BURNT at the beach this weekend. BAD. My lips I thought were fine, until yesterday I felt that tingle. I had no Valtrex left, so I had to go see my dentist this morning (luckily he is in the same building as I). Wrote me a prescription for 40 with 4 refills ($20 co-pay, not bad). Took the pills 3 hours ago, already I can feel it working, and they were about three hours from breaking the skin. I say it works even when you get em in your system when you think its too late. | M | 26 | 1 days | 5/31/2007 | 5 | duh | None | Have not had one outbreak since taking it. I have the 500mg pills. I only take half a pill a day. Better have insurance! | M | 49 | 2 years | 8/24/2007 | 5 | Shingles | none | Three pills a day for five days. Relief in 2 days from the rash. | M | 50 | 5 days | 1/27/2008 | 5 | cold sore | Head Ach, nausea, grogginess, fatigue, muscle weakness, aching muscles and joints. | Works great, got the cold sore and one day later it is barely noticeable... | M | 32 | 2 days | 2/27/2008 | 5 | Cold sores on lips | Brief, sharp pains just above hip, maybe once every two days. | Is a wonder drug. I work with the public and had constant outbreaks on my lower lip, sometimes up to 5 cold sores at once. First tried a one-time rx, then another massive outbreak a week later. Rx for 1000mg/day has left me outbreak-free for months. It is about $10/day, thank goodness for my health plan! I so have a slight concern about a recurring pain, am going for blood tests next week to see if there is a correlation. If you have info about kidney/liver troubles that may arise due to valtrex, please drop me a note! | M | 27 | 4 months | 3/20/2008 | 5 | GH | The benefits far out weigh the side effects. Vision problems (had Lasik surgery twice and I think I need it again), headaces (now that I no longer drink diet sodas they've gotten a little better. Must be some type of reaction with the nutrasweet), some joint pains and injuries | I take 500mil (half a one gram pill) 2 to 3 times weekly and it's kept me breakout free for 10 years. I keep in good physical condition but am prone to injuries in my joints since starting treatment. | M | 43 | 12 days | 4/8/2008 | 5 | Fever Blisters/Oral Herpes | None that I noticed. | Its wondeful! It clears the fever blisters when I get an outbreak. I usually get an outbreak about once a month, and at the first sign, I take two for the first dose, then one for the rest. It usually clears up in 3-5 days on valtrex vs. 2 weeks without. | M | 15 | 8 months | 1/7/2009 | 5 | GH | Ocassional mild head ache. No additional side effects | I was diagnosed with GH four years ago and took Valtrex 500mg twice daily for 5 days during the outbreak. I would have a break out about every three months. I started taking 500mg daily a year ago and haven't had an outbreak since. I would highly recommend this drug | M | 38 | 3 years | 4/26/2008 | 5 | Genital HSV 2 | none | I suffered through frequent episodes (10 or more per year) for 35 years and finally tried the Valtrex 1000 mg/day does to suppress the outbreaks. Since my first two pills I have not had an outbreak, and that was just over a year ago. I tried many, many remedies over the years, including changing my diet, hypnosis, exercise but the only thing that has worked well is valtrex. I too was concerned about side effects, but am pleased to see that some users have been free of outbreaks for up to 11 years on the same dosage I am on. Expensive, yes, but certainly better than the alternative. I have been happily married for 20 plus years and have a great daughter, and not having to worry about when the next outbreak is has made my life better. By the way, there is now a generic clone of valtrex on the market which is less expensive and is just as effective. | M | 59 | 14 months | 3/23/2009 | 5 | HSV | Little to none. | It works great. My outbreaks were weekly. Now they are mayby once or twice a year and only if I forget to take the valtrex. I take it when I remember to take it. on the avg I say abotu 1000MG caplet 2 times a week. I am 10 years with HSV. But long term effects do have me looking around and thats how I found this forum. Good luck to all, maybe a cure is in our future... However, I guess their is no money in that for the drug companies | M | 39 | 8 years | 3/15/2009 | 5 | Genital Herpes | None that I know of | I have been taking 500 mg of Valtrex for 9 years and no outbreaks or side effects that I am aware of. I went to my new doctor and she had a cow that I had been taking Valtrex once a day. She said it has a high chance of causing kidney disease and to stop taking it. I haven't been able to find much about long term use. I may stop taking it to see if I feel better or have an outbreak. | M | 64 | 9 years | 8/21/2008 | 5 | a form of herpes on my neck | none | i don't take it regularly. i only take it when i have a break out. i have a form of herpes on my neck that makes me have little bumps, kinda like shingles, all over my neck. it causes me great pain, and although ABREVA helps somewhat, it takes a long time to work... when i take valtrex, within 2 days, i'm all cleared up and feeling great again | M | 27 | 10 years | 6/8/2009 | 4 | EBV | Dizziness, back aches, dry eyes, depression, and consipation. | I was diagnoised with EBV in July of 08. This medication has really helped out with my fatigue...but has also created some ruff side effects. I had been taking 3g a day for about a month and then went down to 2g a day for another month and now Im just taking 1g a day. I did here from a friend that the Valtrex can depleate the Iron in your body. Maybe thats why everyone is feeling fatigued? All in all this medication has worked really well for my EBV, but the side effects can really be ruff. | M | 4 months | 5/31/2009 | 4 | Herpes | patches of rash and pimples on legs and lower abdomen and inflamed redness-nothing seems to end it but going off Valtrex-don't know what I will do for outbreaks now. I was getting them every month or so for the last 20 years. Have been on the Valtrex about 5 years | reduced outbreaks substantially-now not sure what to do for frequent outbreaks pretty worried. apparently I can't continue taking this any more. | M | 51 | 5 years | 7/28/2008 | 4 | HSV 2 | Some dizziness, and luckily the rare side effect of diarrhea (which in my case involved even incontinence, yuck). But the latter side effect only occurs for the first day I start taking the medicine because of an outbreak, not during any of the other subsequent days I take the medicine. | It does seem to dispel some of the itchiness that comes with herpes, which is really the only bothersome thing I have with it, other than the very small bumps that are fortunately not on my genitals but around my anus.. (I guess that's fortunately) | M | 22 | 7 months | 5/8/2008 | 4 | Herpes | Aggression, at times it would make me get angry at the smallest thing. | I havent had any stomach or headache type side effects, and the medicine really does work for me. I will not have a break out when I take it daily. | M | 30 | 4 years | 1/9/2009 | 4 | Herpes 2 | Skin lesions appear after prolonged exposure to sun, during suppressive Valtrex therapy. Lesions improve considerably after stopping suppressive therapy. I've heard that many medications can increase sensitivity to sunlight. No other noticeable side effects. | I've had GH for ten years, with about 30 outbreaks during that time, although the frequency of outbreaks has increased in recent years. I periodically use Valtrex suppressively, 500mg daily, and have no outbreaks during that time. Apart from the increased sunlight sensitivity, I've had no other side effects. I guess I can live without a suntan. I once tried a snake-oil called Choraphor - absolutely useless! I'm considering taking Valtrex daily for the rest of my life, but can't find much information about any very long term side effects. I'm sure the drug companies are not too interested in finding a cure for Herpes. They are making too much money from not finding a cure! | M | 53 | 1 years | 12/20/2008 | 4 | herpes | Heachaches, back pain, dry mouth, spaced out, the odd rash. Overal pretty minor for each side effect though.I’ve taken Acyclovir 750mg p/day then 500mg p/day of Valtrex for the past 2 years. I worked myself down from 1000mg and have been fortunate with zero breakouts. I need advice from anyone whos hade EXTREME herpe cases! Please read on. | These side effects are NOTHING compared to what a breakout involves though!Ive had herpes for over 2.5 years now and its been a total nightmare! I would have a text book ob for 5 days always taking valtrex 2 days before any signs appeared. After the ob the entire area/skin where the blisters were would begin to discolor and dissolve away leaving exposed flesh and nerves...VERY PAINFUL! I had 5 of these extreme break outs and would get to see a doctor after the blisters were gone and i was left with lesions the size of a loonie. It had 17 doctors and specialists scratching their heads, all saying that it couldn’t be herpes, but no explanation. Strangely enough, the ONLY medication that would cure this stage was high dosage of prednisone for 5 days. It would take 2 weeks to scab then 3 weeks to fully heal and be back to normal. id get a week or 2 of relief and it would begin again! To this day i still don’t know what the problem is but i do know that it hasn’t happened | M | 26 | 2 years | 11/19/2008 | 4 | shingles | tiredness, intense dreams, significant joint pain | After only 1 day of 1000mg x3 dosage for shingles, I've already had an intense dream last night. Today I woke up to some significant hip and knee joint pain. I feels like i'm 70 w/ advanced arthritis. I'm also feeling lethargic today. I was already tired, but now it's worse. The upside, only after 1 day of taking Valtrex, the shingles are already drying up! I can live with the joint pain and tiredness for a week if it will clear up these annoying shingles. I'll have to wait and see if the side effects go away after this perscription runs out. | M | 35 | 2 days | 11/14/2008 | 4 | herpes cold sores | worked only been on for 1 week but seems to be helping had a minor out break, but not severe.cant wait to get back to normal, sores in my scalp going away but got one on lip today? | M | 43 | 1 weeks | 1/14/2008 | 4 | shingles | none | M | | 9/18/2009 | 4 | genital herpes | I've been taking 500 mg/day for a month. I'm 64 and have had GH since 1968. Outbreaks seemed to be on the increase. I've noticed lower back pain and a stiff right knee and calf muscle that could be a side effect. Other than that, no outbreaks since I started, but I see the long list of side effects, so I'm concerned. | M | 64 | 30 days | 6/19/2007 | 4 | genital herpes | stiffness and ache in lower back and right knee and right calf which go away with walking. Not sure if it's related to Valtrex, but it showed up 3 weeks after i started taking it. | 30 days into this, so far no outbeaks | M | 64 | 30 days | 6/20/2007 | 4 | Herpatic Whitlow on L index finger | I have experienced no visible side effects with the exception of dependency. | Worried that my body has become dependent on Valrex. But my outbreaks were too frequent without it before I started. If I miss a day or two, my finger begins showing early symptoms of OB. I have tried going off it, but can only get a few weeks tops without an outbreak. Worried about long-term effects since it appears I will be on Valtrex for life. | M | 34 | 2 days | 5/22/2007 | 4 | HSV-2 | GI Upset with occasional cramping, diarrhea, nausea without vomiting. Musculoskeletal effects include joint ache, muscle soreness, muscle fatigue and increased soreness after muscle exertion. Tendency to develop tendonitis and ligamentous discomfort in the fingers, toes, wrists, and ankles (tendons especially). Occasional spaced out feeling with visual blurring, light sensitivity, easy eye fatigue. Vertigo symptoms will develop with some medications and especially with concomitant use of alcohol. I have noticed increased irritability and behavioral changes while on a higher dosing of valtrex. | For twenty years I have taken acyclovir or valtrex (valtrex is more effective for me). The genital herpes outbreaks are minimal to none while taking valtrex 500mg once to twice daily. Occaional tingling and lancinating pains in the genital region warn me of an impending outbreak. A gram twice daily for a day or two followed by 500mg twice daily thereafter for 5 days stops the symptoms/outbreak from developing or minimizes them. I feel the valtrex is making my muscles, ligaments, and tendons more vulnerable to feel discomfort. Also consumption of alcoholic beverages while on valtrex has cause dizziness, vertigo, and eye jerking (nystagmus) while taking valtrex. Am I willing to go off of valtrex? No way. I can't stand having herpetic outbreaks or post-herpetic neuralgia. I feel that valtrex allows me to live a near normal life without the debilitating sequelae associated with frequent outbreaks of genital herpes. I rarely think about it anymore. I take my valtrex daily though. I've chang | M | 41 | 12 years | 10/21/2007 | 4 | cold sores on lips | None except maybe a slight stomach ache | Best if taken it as soon as cold sore begins. Seems to help my body fight the infection, and I feel less tired. Have taken 10 times in 7 years. | M | 45 | 5 days | 2/10/2005 | 4 | Shingles | No significant side effects | Large pill if you have trouble with them. It seemed to cut the spread of symptoms and allow existing blisters to heal, even through the continued life stresses which possibly brought on the attack. | M | 39 | 7 days | 3/30/2004 | 4 | Shingles | On the first day of the shingles outbreak, I took my husband (91 years old) to the doctor. He prescribed Valtrex, 1 pill 3x a day. The first day was ok. The second day his speech was very slurred. The third day I had to take him to the emergency room. His speech was slurred, balance was off and the er found that his heart enzymes were elevated. Since my husband had the same tests 3 weeks earlier that the hospital administered, it was determined that the valtrex caused the elevated heart enzymes. I reduced his pills to 1 a day for 12 days. The shingles are totally under control and dried up. However, my husband is sleeping 20 hours a day now. He has been off valtrex for 4 days but the sleepiness and slurring of speech are still here. | If you are 100% healthy, the valtrex works wonders on shingles. | M | 91 | 12 days | 10/28/2008 | 4 | Shingles | Very dry mouth, dry cough in middle of chest, tingly hands. Not sure if symptoms are due to cold I had recently or medicine. | Have shingles breakout on my nose brought on by severe colds or sunburn. Breakouts are about 1 every 1.5 yrs. Valtrex dried the blisters up quickly and reduced painful swelling. Dry mouth is an inconevience, but nothing compared to the painful blisters and unsightliness of the sores. | M | 39 | 3 days | 2/24/2006 | 4 | genital herpes | Feel really sore around upper thighs and buttocks. Very sore to sit down. Some areas of skin on legs feels like it burning. Blurred vision. Often feel cranky. The doctor I saw had no idea of side affects and didn't see anything I had as a side affect. Still, she had a full waiting room and almost kicked me out the door! | Not sure if it was the medicine or just the virus leaving of its own accord! I started taking valtrex a week after first sores appeared. | M | 36 | 9 days | 4/22/2007 | 4 | hpsv2 | Alopecia | I suffered from alopecia after 2 yrs of being on the 1000mg daily dosage. I am not trying out famvir. Was out break free though. | M | 28 | 2 years | 8/31/2006 | 4 | Epstein-Barr Virus | No side effects. | Helped clear up the epstein-barr tongue lesions. As per the actual disease I don't know if it helped or not. | M | 28 | 2 months | 9/12/2006 | 4 | HSV-1 Genital | Nausea, headaches, tiredness, fatigue, muscle aches, depression. | Valtrex did cure my genital HSV-1 outbreaks but has not come without a price. Thought I had a mild case of the flu, or a cold for the last few weeks, but then read the side effects for Valtrex and realized that was the problem. I decided to look into it today when I was feeling fine all morning and realized I forgot to take my Valtrex at 1:00 PM and within 30 minutes felt so nauseous I had to lay down. Valtrex also has not made me feel like myself. Over the last few weeks I have felt very depressed and wake up feeling overall sad. This is rare for me as I generally do not have depressed feelings. The medication has also made me lose interest in daily activities such as social get togethers with friends. | M | 20 | 30 days 500 2X D | 2/6/2012 | 4 | Shingles | Bad dreams fogy brain can't really think to clear at times ..it's been the third day works well but can wait to get off this stuff and return to the old me | M | 34 | 7 days 100 | 2/12/2012 |