VALTREX Reviews (VALACYCLOVIR HYDROCHLORIDE)Average Rating: 3.2 (635 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare VALTREX with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR VALTREX | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 2 | Herpes | Bloating, abdominal pain, pain in side of my head, yeast infection, confusion | F | 49 | 3 days 500 | 9/12/2012 | 4 | HSV-1 (cold sores) | Works well at decreasing the symptomatic days of cold sore infection, as long as I get the pills started the first day (second day at the latest but results are spotty). If I take the pills later in the breakout phase, they have little effect. | F | 29 | 1 days 2g x 2 | 9/2/2012 | 1 | Shingles | (Valacyclovir) Worst side effects I've ever had on any drug. Extreme fatique, slept 20 hours/day, stomach pains, sweating, nightmares, dizzy and disoriented. Stopped taking after 3 days and felt great, then side effects began immediately after starting again 24 hours later. | M | 57 | 4 days 1000mg 3/d | 9/2/2012 | 1 | Herpes 1/2 | Tingly sharp pain in legs/thighs, abdominal pain, gas, I've gained 4-5 pounds in 2 weeks, and insomnia. | I had posted on 4/12/12 and I'm updating about Valacyclovir. After my episode with taking it on April 2012 I stopped due to the side effects. I was on other meds as well at the time. Now at the beginning of August I thought I would give it a try again even though when I took it before it didn't stop the OB. Now I've stopped taking it again because it just doesn't work for me. It seems like I have more OB and symptoms on Valacyclovir than off of it. My stomach has been in severe pain, it has caused a change in my period and these pains in my legs and thighs are just unbearable. I haven't been able to get much sleep either since I've started taking this medicine again and I'm not taking anything else right now, so I know that Valacyclovir is the cause. There has to be something else besides this drug | F | 32 | 19 days 1000 2X day | 8/30/2012 | 3 | Shingles | Body aches, FATIGUE, extreme sweating leading to dehydration (reduced urine output/ leg cramps) | I'd never had shingles and was surprised at how painful it is. I thought it was poison ivy and went to Dr. for prednisone but Dx was shingles. Who knew? After seven days, the rash dried up but still hurt. I can't be certain the side effects were from Valtrex or just from my body fighting the zoster virus. | M | 49 | 7 days 1000 3X day | 8/27/2012 | 1 | Shingles | Extreme fatigue,muscle weakness,decreased urination . I believe I was misdiagnosed (never had a rash or other symptoms of shingles)!and should never have taken this drug due to unknown to me mild renal insufficiency. Later diagnosed with a kidney infection and was then told an earlier urinalysis revealed mild renal insufficiency. I have had decreased urination since taking this drug in spite of drinking 80 to 100 ounces of water daily as I have done for a very long time. | If a drug has FDA approval, look out These guys will do anything for a buck. Their credibility is in question with me. | F | 71 | 10 days 1000 mg 2X day | 8/18/2012 | 5 | Hsv2 | No side effects, it makes the symptoms go away though. I was having constant outbreaks for 3 months | F | 36 | 2 weeks 500 mg | 8/6/2012 | 3 | Genital Herpes | Fatigue, Diarrhea, Could not concentrate, Brain Fog, Reflux. | I think this medication would be useful in taking at night or during an outbreak. I do not find this useful at any other time. I can't deal with such loss of concentration and fatigue when I have stuff to do during the day. I am a busy mom and can't afford lounging around not being able to focus. I am going to stop these and take Lysine. | F | 18 | 1 days 500 mg. 1X day | 8/5/2012 | 2 | suprressive therapy | Cleared up my outbreak....but caused severe depression, listlessness, wierd dreams, insomnia, and reflux. I'm stopping it immediately. | F | 36 | 6 weeks 1000mg | 8/4/2012 | 1 | Shingles | Very itchy rash began on 3rd day on Valacyclovir--generic for Valtrex. Treatment began on 7/6/12. Rash located from my shoulders, all around my trunk, to tops of my thighs. At first, I didn't realize the rash was from the Valtrex, so I took the full 5-day course. Dermatologist prescribed Pramasone, a topical ointment, for itching, but it didn't help. Itching stopped after about a week, and rash is fading, but it's been 4 weeks since the rash erupted, and my skin is still blotchy. | F | 71 | 5 days 1GM 3X day | 8/4/2012 | 5 | Just diagnosed with hsv2 | None so far I got hsv2 from my husband I knew he had it but we used condoms. One day we had a fight and make up sex was hot and heavy we didn't use the condoms properly we put it on half way through the sex. I'm not sure if I ever had an outbreak I got bump now that's been there over two weeks it don't hurt and it hasn't changed I just been watching it. Any way I left my husband 2 1/2 months ago got a check up cuz I'm in a new relationship and they told me I'm positive for hsv2 been taking it since that day no problems yet . I also take lysine vitamins a b c d and e daily and a stool softer that's natural senna cuz I heard you can get GI issues so far so good. | F | 34 | 3 months 500mg | 7/24/2012 | 1 | Shingles | Itching, abdominal pain and stiff neck. | I called my Dr. when the itching and the abdominal pain started and of course he told me to start with the trusted Benadryl. He thought if I could make it through the first few days I'd get to feeling better. Day three I wake up with a headache and stiff neck. Being the rational, level headed mother of five that I am, I automatically assume I'm dieing of menigitis and my Dr. misdiagnosed me. Before dialing 911, I update my will, then read the side effects packet insert given to me by the pharmacist. Instead of 911 I called the Pharmacy which suggested I stop the medicine. I will not be taking it again. The side effects appear to be worse then the actual disease. | F | 48 | 5 days 500 mg 3X day | 7/16/2012 | 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 day | 7/8/2012 | 5 | Genital HSV-1 | None on daily regimen, but a little nausea with double dosing | My first OB lasted about 3 weeks and I was on 1 gram valtrex twice daily. I continued 500mg daily when it cleared up and have not had anymore OBs. There was one point where I was moving and traveling and such and i forgot to take it for a few days in a row and I could feel an OB about to happen (tingling, soreness in legs and buttocks), I immediately doubled the dose for about 3 days and it went away (no blisters). I take the medicine right before bed along with my BC, Vit D and melatonin so it doesn't really change much in that sense. I would so take this drug over having any OBs. No side effects at all other than when i double dose and get a little nauseated. And actually, I've noticed that my nails get longer and harder while taking it daily. I haven't found any studies to say that it's a true benefit, but I've noticed it. | F | 25 | 9 months 500mg 1X day | 7/6/2012 | 2 | Varicella from vaccine | Extreme agitation, irritability, stomach pain, confusion, extreme fatigue, food cravings, shakiness, headaches, nausea. | Some symptoms may be from the illness itself or a bladder infection I have as well. The shakiness and agitation would start very randomly. My blood pressure was normal but my pulse was 100. There's no way for me to tell if the medicine was working because I got the Chicken Pox from the vaccine, so it was not behaving in the same way as it would if I got it from someone else. I am going to stop taking the medicine, as I cannot handle the side effects. | F | 31 | 8 days 1gm 2X day | 5/19/2012 | 5 | Genital Herpes | I have been on Valtrex for over 10 years. Sometimes I get good results taking it every other day and sometimes I have to take it every day to keep the virus in remission. I have had no side effects from taking this drug. It's a miracle drug for me | F | 36 | 10 years 1000mg | 4/19/2012 | 1 | Thought I had genital herpes | I started taking valtrex in October because I had blisters on vulva area. I had 3 culture swabs that were negative but tested positive for HSV 1. So the doctors put me on valtrex, well I never had it. I have a skin dermatitis, they finally did a biopsy. I hated being on the medicine. Felt depressed, agitated, bloated. The worst though has been since I stopped the medicine. I have been off the medicine for two weeks and I've had horrible anxiety. I am so glad I am off and hope to feel better soon. | F | 34 | 6 months 1000 | 4/14/2012 | 1 | Canker Sores | I am currently on my period and took a Valtrex in order to eliminate the canker sores in my mouth. I woke up in the middle of the night with a horrible stomach and and awful backaches and cramps. I felt nauseous, and tried to go back to sleep. I woke up, still felt terrible, and vomited. I will not be taking the pill again. | F | 17 | 1 days 2000 1X day | 4/13/2012 | 1 | Persistant Viral Infection | I felt horrible the entire time I was on this medication. I was on a generic version of the drug "Ranbaxy valacyclovir" 500mg. Seems to be the only generic stores stock around here. | Felt sick when I was on the drug. I have been off the drug for several months now and I still feel quite ill. Caused muscle pains, GI problems that got worse and worse (felt like I was trying to digest a rock), messed up my sleep very badly! Surprised no one else seems to be mentioning Insomnia from this drug as a common side effect. But the terrible stomach pain is the most pronouned side effect. FYI: There is an antiviral drug called Famvir, also generic, which you may want to inquire about if you can't take valtrex, it is also supposed to work for similar conditions. Sadly, Famvir made me sick also! Any new antivirals coming on the market that don't have such horrible side effects? When the "cure" is worse than the disease.......what to do? Also, even though they are both generic both valtrex and famvir are very very expensive! Hundreds or thousands a month! | F | 31 | 3 months 500 3X day | 4/12/2012 | 1 | GH 1/2 | Tingling feeling throughout my body, pain in arms and legs. | I'm confused about this medication. I am new to taking this and just found out about a month ago that I had gh 2 . I've been taking this for about 30 days and have missed probably 3-4 pills. I've noticed since taking this medicine this weird tingling feeling throughout my body, it doesn't hurt but it's really weird and it makes me feel like I'm going to have an outbreak but I don't. My arms are starting to ache and I really just don't feel like myself. I'm really scared because once again I am new to this and I'm not sure if I should be feeling this way. If anyone else is experiencing this, please contact me. | F | 32 | 30 days 500 1X day | 4/10/2012 |