VALTREX Reviews (VALACYCLOVIR HYDROCHLORIDE)Average Rating: 3.2 (638 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare VALTREX with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR VALTREX | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | Shingles | Very mild stomach discomfort for about an hour after taking each pill. | Small shingles outbreak on my back (first for me) was almost gone after the first day on the drug, although I still have some numb patches. Nice side effect: By the end of day 2, my back acne was noticeably improved, and seems to be better every day. | M | 39 | 4 days 1 gram 3X day | 4/27/2015 | 4 | HSV2 | Never had side effects before. Always take one pill when I first start to feel funny like an OB coming on. Then another about 8 hours later then another 8 hours later. Those 3 usually nip it in the bud and prevent an OB from ever coming to fruition. This time however I started getting a spotty rash on my chest. It doesn't itch. Just very blotchy. Took one in PM 2 days ago and one in AM and one in PM yesterday (my usual 3) and both today and yesterday I woke up with these splotches. I don't recommend taking this or any other medication directly before bed. | Other than that to prevent an OB it works really well. I just try to use it as a last resort and keep my immune system up so I don't let the virus in. Smoking is the number one OB causer for me as well as around the time of my period. Don't smoke around the time of your period or you're asking for it. Lots of sleep and vitamins and hopefully you won't have to take Valtrex at all. Last resort ONLY. | F | 26 | 4 years 500MG 1X O | 4/9/2015 | 5 | HSV-2 | None | Works really well for occasional outbreaks; relief within an hour or so; I took it right away just one a day for two days and then symptoms gone. Is effective even a few years after it has expired (not recommending that but this is a med you might not need for a year or two and then you are glad you have some on hand when needed) | F | 50 | 1 days 500 mg | 4/2/2015 | 1 | shingles | I am experiencing cold chills and lower back pain,every now and then a few stomach cramps | I have my heat on 79 degrees and still feel cold | F | 47 | 2 days 500 | 4/2/2015 | 5 | Cold sores | None | I used to have cold sore breakouts monthly. I have been taking this medication for 4 years now and I ONLY have a breakout when I forget to take the medication for over a month. | F | 28 | 4 years 500mg | 3/29/2015 | 3 | infrequent cold sores | Started taking for an infected cold sore. Side Effects experienced: Severe headaches, hot flashes/sweating, fatigue, increased heart rate/palpitations, dizziness, anxiety couldn't get enough to drink. | I will try and find other alternatives the side effects aren't worth it. | F | 32 | 2 days 1gm | 3/17/2015 | 3 | Shingles | Lightheadedness, extreme fatigue, loss of appetite, headache. Made my hair feel very dry. | It did help with shingles rash. Not sure it helped with nerve pain. | F | 59 | 7 days I gram 3X day | 3/15/2015 | 3 | HSV1 +2 chronic cause of Borrelia | First I got yeast infection symptoms: ulcer in lip/mouth that won't heal, been there 4 weeks now. Then feeling like vomiting and lack of appetite. When falling asleep minor shaking inside my head: like small epilepsy seizure. (I never had anything like that before) | F | 40 | 4 weeks 1x500mg | 3/2/2015 | 4 | shingles | I was initially afraid of the potential side effects, but only feel a little light headed and tired. I hope not to have shingles again, but if I do, I won't hesitate to take Valtrex. | F | 59 | 7 days 1 gram | 2/19/2015 | 2 | HSV2 | Short term memory loss, HAIR LOSS, exhaustion, muscle/joint pain, vision blurred, sensitive to light & sound, no appetite, depressed, detached feeling, bad dreams, body odour, sweating, racing heart, tremors, dry mouth & oral thrush. | Less outbreaks are not worth side effects equivalent to having Fibromyaligia, depression & the flu. | F | 32 | 3 months 500mg 1X day | 2/15/2015 | 1 | Herpes simplex | Head ache Nausea Not hungry Dizzy Crying Nausea Can't sleep Messes with my Trileptal | Messes with my Trileptal | F | 47 | 1 days | 2/8/2015 | 4 | HSV 2 | dizziness, headache, cncentration | This really works. I cut my pills in half helped with most negative effects and taken once at nighttime. I get bumps around period time and swollen neck so I tend to take 500 during these times. I dont break out as frequently nor do i notice them coming. Hot water/baths help a lot during a breakout a bump or two. no more wearing tight underwear for that seems to upset my area. | F | 25 | 5 months 250 MG 1X day | 2/5/2015 Patient History | 1 | Hsv 1 | I became severely depressed after 6 hours after the first dose. Then, I became suicidal and homicidal. The next day I didn't take any. I feel horrible. Headache, feel weak, depressed, and I feel like I have the flu.if I could rate it 0 stars I would | F | 29 | 1 days 1g | 11/21/2014 | 1 | Genital herpes | Severe headaches, nausea, dizziness, vomiting | I was was told on Monday that I have herpes and was prescribed generic valtrex. I took one that night and one on Tuesday morning and have been nonfunctional since. I cannot stand light or any noise, I can feel my heart pounding in my head, and I have barely eaten because I can't keep anything down (thrown up twice with constant nausea). This is the worst headache I could ever imagine, and for awhile the pain was so bad that I was sure I was having an aneurism, and that just gives me anxiety. I skipped my Tuesday night dose and I will probably skip Wednesday morning. I plan on calling my doctor and hopefully trying something else, otherwise I might have have to just not finish the prescription because I cannot deal with these side effects, they have been much worse than my first break out. | F | 22 | 1 days 500mg 2X day | 10/8/2014 | 4 | Hsv 2 | I was recently diagnosed with hsv 1 & 2. Taking 500 mg twice a day. It has cleared up the sores and the pain has decreased. But I'm tired and in a fog most of the time. I will probably continue taking 500 mg twice for 5 more days then start taking one a day or when I feel an OB coming on. Don't think I can handle the side effects of feeling tired not being able to focus or concentrate. | M | 57 | 3 days 500 mg | 9/22/2014 | 4 | beacause its gud | My sister had genital herpes and has been cured with the herbal medication gotten from dr. Equity, he cures other diseases too herbal is a great medication. To hell with the government and their insane policy, he have a medication that is hundred percent assured to cure genital herpes and you don't need to spend so much money on anymore . I want you to contact dr equity on: [email protected] My family is now a brand new one, so stop your worries and go get your medication and set the family free of the deadly disease that hold no respect to family harmony. Thank you for reading my comment. | F | 27 | 2 days 10Mg | 9/10/2014 | 3 | Shingles | I had pain, tingling, numbness, several days before the rash appeared. I initially thought the symptoms were age-related because of a stressful situation, and thought I may have pulled a muscle. I went to the doctor's the second day after noticing the rash. Side Effects of the Valtrex: FATIGUE Headache (It was worse the first few days) Hotflashes and CHILLS Bloating and slight nausea The rash began to fade after the second day. Virus located on back of left arm, elbow and to wrist, side of hand, palm, both pointer and baby fingers, and back of hand. Physician confirmed Shingles, and said it was unusual to have a breakout in more than one place. (...along inside as well as outside of the arm). | I still have a great deal of pain, but the rash is fading. Took Naproxen EC for pain x2 daily - Now only at bedtime Ranitidine x2 per day to lessen stomach upset with Naproxen | F | 54 | 7 days 500 MG 3X day | 6/24/2014 | 4 | shingles | Dizziness, hallucinations, sleeplessness,bloating, weight gain, hot flashes, sweats. | F | 45 | 7 days | 5/27/2014 | 5 | Oral cold sore | Bloating and gas. But the benefit far outweighs the side effect. Next time I will try using gas-x when I take it and in between doses. | F | 38 | 1 days 2grams BID | 5/25/2014 | 1 | hsv2 | nausea,flu like symptoms | F | 68 | 1 years 500mg 1X day | 5/22/2014 |