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 |
| 5 | Systemic EBV; HHV6; HSV | None and I consider myself extremely sensitive to any medication | Awesome, amazing drug. No side effects, there is no "herxheimer" effect, where people get this, I don't know. Herxing occurs with spirochete bacterias, Lyme, Syphyllis, Sarcodosis, etc. Has lowered viral blood testing titers significantly. | F | 46 | 3 years 500mg 2X day | 2/18/2010 | 4 | Daily suppression of Herpes Type II | Initially, I noticed some minor rashes around my neck, but this went away after taking it for a few months. It does seem as though when I stop taking the drug that I get an outbreak. However, I did have pretty frequent outbreaks before taking the drug (as in at least a minor episode once a month). | One little thing I would like to say first: I noticed that some people report tingling, itching, or soreness around the genital area as side effects, but these are symptoms of herpes. I used to have these symptoms before I ever even started taking valtrex. The soreness I think is from glandular swelling. I am now taking the generic version of Valtrex, which appears to be just as effective. I occasionally do have minor herpes-related symptoms. One thing that I know induces my symptoms even with the Valtrex/generic is drinking coffee and sodas. I went through a very busy couple of months and was drinking too much of both; I cut them out, and I haven't had any problems since. I have also taken Lysine with Valtrex, but I'm not sure if it really made a difference. I would like to get off of the drug at some point; I will be consulting a homeopathic doctor to discuss other natural options. | F | 27 | 2 years 500 MG/Day 1X day | 2/17/2010 | 3 | H 2 | Hi, so glad i found this site....i have was on valtrex for 6 months and as soon as i stopped i had a painful outbreak so i started taking them again in hopes it would go away. A day of two before i started taking them my ob started to go away but i am unsure so i started to take the 1g again. i have read some of the comments and i have also experienced almost daily tinging and weird pain in my genital areas. Maybe this is a side effect? i would love to stop taking this but i am scared if i do i will have an ob like i just did. i also have a long time bf and if this can help i will take it. | when you get off the 6 month period are u more likely to have an outbreak? is that normal? | F | 25 | 9 months 1g 1X day | 2/10/2010 | 5 | Gential Herpes | Sleepy, tired and minor skin rashes that comes and goes..... | I didn't have any symtoms that comes alone with the herpes none what so ever, before I found out that I had it, a yeast infection that kept coming back and that when I was told that I have Herpes i was stunned and I just accepted and i take my medication everyday VALTREX and it works excellent but if i never had any symtoms of Herpes its ended the coming in going of the yeast infestion and i go back for an follow-up to make sure that VALTREX working for me. Even when I found out that I have the Herpes my boyfriend tested Negative which is a good thing and now we just practice Safety first....let me know if I am the only one that isn't getting skin rashes that appear and dissapear.... | F | 40 | 2 months 500mg 1X day | 2/6/2010 | 5 | Cold Sores | None | This is the best medicine for cold sores. no side effects | F | 27 | 1g 2X AN | 2/4/2010 | 3 | herpes | I am taking the generic version by Ranbaxy. It appears to have stimulated the virus and got canker sores in my mouth. Also experiencing muscle pain but makes me sleep soundly at night. I have not had any outbreaks and feel as if the virus is in remission. | I hope it is similar to the original Valtrex which my insurance would not cover and was also extremely expensive. I have had the virus for about 40 years. | M | 57 | 7 days | 1/26/2010 | 3 | Shingles | Dizziness during the first couple of days. After that, I generally felt somewhat out of it. Headachy, could not sleep soundly, had trouble getting out of bed. | It cleared up the shingles after the first couple days; however, I'm not entirely sure it was worth it. Note: I took 1g 3/day for 7 days. | M | 21 | 7 days | 1/15/2010 | 4 | Genital Herpes | Occasional dizziness but that goes away after a couple of days. | Valtrex works great. I only get a 30 day prescription when I feel like my body is about to have an outbreak; itchiness, irratibility are some of the signs. Once I take the pill, those symptoms are gone within 2 days. I haven't had an outbreak in 9 years. I'm in a new relationship now and I don't want to risk him getting infected so I will need to talk to my doctor about "daily" Valtrex. | F | 41 | 30 days | 1/12/2010 | 5 | Shingles | After taking a few days I developed headaches. Most of all it aggrivated my acid reflux even though I am on Nexium. | Definitely saw the shingles disappearing after about 4 days of use. | F | 47 | 9 days | 1/8/2010 | 3 | Genital Herpes | ?? increased frequency of migraines ?? not sure... | The cost is killing me. Have tried acyclovir but it doesn't do as well for outbreaks. Wondering if anyone has taken acyclovir for daily suppressive dose and Valtrex for outbreaks? Can you "mix" the two? | F | 36 | 3 years | 1/3/2010 | 5 | shingles | After 7 days on Valtrex - 3 x per day. I was anxious to start after being diagnosed with shingles effecting the V2 nerve line. So panicked about it involving my optical nerve that would not have hesitated to take this medicine! Breakout involved my eye so that was enough of a scare for me. Also prescribed were pain meds and hydrox for itching (itching was intense for me) I took advil in place of prescript pain med and did use the hydrox for 3 days as prescribed. Afraid I would scratch my eye in sleep. Haven't quite determined if side affects were from the virus or the meds. Meaning still had swollen nodes and my inner ear was tender. Valtrex didn't make me sick to my stomach - tried both with and without food. I am usually sensitive to most meds but tried to ignore that fact. | I have a weakened immune system from thyroid cancer 15 years ago. My age is 49 & it is harder to heal without a thyroid. I was past the 72 hour mark and thought it was a cold - thought I had an inner ear infection (swollen nodes around my ear). More then likely kept @ bay possibly because I was doing several alternative remedies prior to taking the Valtrex. Had the rash for over a week before I started the meds. Personally it helped me to be disciplined and stay on a raw juice diet (carrot celery apple & parsley) also fresh orange juice the following week. If you read about helping yourself, studies show vitamin C is huge in the healing process for shingles. I didn't have much of an appetite and slept for the 1st three days trying to keep my eye closed and rest. I recommend drinking a lot of water and any extra fluids with valtrex. You are in the bathroom a lot which seemed to help me mentally thinking I was pushing everything thru. I was conscious about my diet at all costs and convinced this help me heal faster. Rash is not completely gone and I understand it is not instant gratification. So will try to be patient and continue healing. Personally I could not have lived without Valtrex. Healing time cut in 1/2 by at least a week. It was a challenge although much better then the other outcome! Hope this helps. Wishing you a fast healing process. | F | 49 | 7 days | 1/1/2010 | 2 | Genital herpes | I take it daily now because I am in a relationship with someone who doesn't have it but I feel like it makes the virus act up more rather thatn supress it. I have an ichy feeling all over my skin and feel more irriatable than normal. I am wondering if anyone else feels the same way? Really apprieicate the feedback and apoligize for my poor spelling!!! | i have been taking it for 2 months for suppressive therapy but have taken it for 3 years jsut for outbreaks. I think I might just go back to just as needed but I worry about spreading it to my partner even with safe sex practices but the iching is really keeping me awake at night. What to do? | F | 29 | | 12/29/2009 | 5 | genital herpes | nothing detectable | valtrex has completely suppressed my outbreaks for years. My husband of 15 years has not been infected. | F | 50 | 15 years | 12/3/2009 | 3 | EBV | Definite vision changes,stiffness and muscle aches,could be from the Herxheimer reaction, rash on both lower legs, fogginess, just overall unwell feeling. Has been generally tolerable. | It is expensive but I found a reusable coupon going to the pharmaceutical's website which gives discounts for up to 4 months so if you are on long term, this may help and last 2 months I ended up just paying $10 for a months supply, I am on 3g a day..can't wait to get off this stuff.. haven't seen changes in my EBV numbers yet but they are pretty high, it may take longer. | F | 50 | 8 months | 11/30/2009 | 4 | Shingles | Diarreah, fatigue and slight headache after day 3. Not sure if I want to continue taking the full 7 days because of the severe diarreah. The medicine has definitely helped heal the rash very fast but not sure if I should have just let my own body fight the virus instead. | F | 47 | 3 days | 11/20/2009 | 4 | genital herpes | Initially, no deleterious effects were noted. Over the course of a fews days I experienced headaches and nausea at the 1000 mg dosing which was greatly relieved with reduction to 500 mg. | Valtrex is a drug which works for me but not without problems. I understand many people have had more difficulty than me with it, but it has been a good ride. The idea of lifelong suppressive therapy is something I still have to wrap my mind around...I wish I had the foresight to avoid this situation in the first place. Having a limited relationship with a seemingly trustworty African American lead me to a lifetime of dealing with herpes. | F | 22 | 45 days | 11/9/2009 | 4 | Genital Herpes | Constipation | This was very bad when I first started taking it at high doses due to a severe outbreak. Then I went down to 500 mg/day and it seemed better. But later I added an antihistamine due to allergies and then an antidepressant and it has been off the wall. I eat at least 30 grams of fiber/day but that doesn't do much. So now I must decide which med to quit and that is a hard decision. Whenever I stop the Valtrex the herpes returns. | F | 53 | 5 years | 10/29/2009 | 3 | HSV-2 | Constipation for first few months. | I am taking 500mg once daily. Found out last April that I have HSV-2 and have had 3 outbreaks since. 1000mg would be best for the first year. | F | 23 | 7 months | 10/28/2009 | 4 | Shingles | Body aches, like I had been run over by a truck. | Helped heal the blisters pretty quickly (difference within a day) | F | 35 | 6 days | 10/27/2009 | 4 | Shingles | end of 1st day -- loss of concentration, a bit out of it. day 3, urine smells, bad headache.... important to drink ALOT ofwater...stay hydrated. | I took it later than recommended like 4 days after shingles appeared (didnt know what it was). But by day 2 the neck and back pain was gone. Rash has notspread, and I'm very impressed so far. | F | 33 | 3 days | 10/23/2009 |