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 | Herpes | None | I think this is a great drug. I have been taking it for five years and have no problems and no side effects whatsoever. I never have outbreaks and do not stress about it anymore. | F | 25 | 5 years | 10/17/2008 | 5 | genital herpers | some loss of libido and vaginal dryness. | I have been using Valtrex for 1 month. I was having frequent outbreaks, about 2 a month. Since starting Valtrex i have not had any out breaks. I would also like to add, I do not understand the hysteria some have in spreading it to a loving partner (ie husband or fiance') I have a fiance', he is aware of my herpes. I have always done my best not to spread it to him. So far he has not shown any syptoms. We choose NOT to use condoms. We do not feel it is a natural way of expressing our love for one another. We are aware of the risk and are not concerned. Hepers is a harmless virus. Couples give each other colds, flu etc... the flu is far more life thretening than herpes. We will continue to avoid sexual contact during obvious outbreaks, however, if i do inadvertently spread it to him we do not feel it is a big deal. We will continuing living and loving. Herpes is a harmless virus...NO BIG DEAL!! | F | 44 | 30 days | 10/4/2008 | 3 | herpes | Sores and aching lasted longer than when I used LYSENE at first suspicion of outbreak.' After 15 years of herpes outbreaks this is the first time I used Valtrex. It is so much more expensive than LYSENE. | WITH Valtrex I became extremely tired with more aching than before. Way too expensive. Try LYSENE. It's an amino acid, not a drug. DON'T EAT NUTS AND GO EASY ON CHOCOLATE. OUTBREAKS CAN BE CONTROLLED. | F | 75 | 2 weeks | 9/30/2008 | 3 | Herpetic Conjunctivitis (eyes) | Tired and woozy feeling in the head, like I took valium instead. The worst is large hives and an unbearable itching, esp. on both legs. I guess the value is that studies show it really does cut by 50% the frequency of future cold sore breakouts around my eyes which can be blinding. | On 1 gram 3 times per day..a pretty heavy dose...don't know if I can keep taking it because of the the allergic response...don't want to wake up with my throat closing up on me. But I want to protect my eyes, too...never had a cold sore under my eye before. Gross... | F | 42 | 4 days | 9/18/2008 | 4 | Herpes | Abdominal Pain, I get dizzy sometimes (vertigo) and feel fatigued often. However, I tend to feel the vertigo when im getting an outbreak. could be related to the valtrex, but im not sure. | I can definately say that taking 1Gram a day has greatly reduced my outbreaks, and my insurance company acts like its made of gold and for some reason I always end up running out. VERY annoying because I know that compromises my protection. I am pleased with this medication. I am fatigued alot more lately, but I think I just need more sleep | F | 37 | 4 years | 9/17/2008 | 2 | Shingles | Dizziness. Extreme vision change. Extreme Light sensitivity. Super dry, scratchy eyes. Day 4 felt like sandpaper and glass shards in my eyes. | Was prescribed Valtrex about 5 days after rash appeared on arm. Blisters were already scabbed over. May have prevented additional blisters. Stopped taking pills with 2 full days left. A week later and still having vision problems. Not sure which doctor to see about that. The derm that gave me the meds, general MD or a an eye Dr. | F | 33 | 5 days | 9/17/2008 | 2 | shingles | very confused, sleepy, disorientated, vision fuzzy just felt weird in general really didn't do anything for my shingles | F | 37 | 2 days | 9/15/2008 | 4 | Genital Herpes - 2 | After reading other's comments, it's dawned on me why I started getting floaters - they are extremely annoying ! I get dry skin on my face which means moisturising every day. Headaches are a constant re-occurance, which means I take more pain killers as a result. I do have a slight tremor, not sure if this is related or not. | I have been on Valtrex for a number of years and have found it to be quite successful in supressing genital outbreaks. However I am concerned at the lack of information in regards to long term use. Unfortunately I am unable to come off the drug because my outbreaks are so agressive, even tried taking the dosage down only to have another outbreak. | F | 26 | 4 years | 9/13/2008 | 3 | Bell's palsy | Since taking this medicine my legs ache, back hurts, tingling in my arms, soreness in my neck as well. I am so tired I could sleep forever. It also causes dizzness. | My back has hurt so much I am having to prop pillows behind me. I am only taking 1g 3 x's a day for a week- but felt aches and pains almost immediately. I am so glad I only have a few pills left then hopefully the tiredness and aching in my legs will go away!!!! | F | 30 | 7 days | 9/13/2008 | 2 | Herpes | HEADACHE!!!, upset stomach and fatigue. | I just took the drug once, and I mean once today, and this drug has made me feel the worst headache I have ever had in my life. I had to leave work today and have been sleeping all day it seems. I feel dehydrated and yucky. | F | 31 | 1 days | 9/10/2008 | 4 | Herpies | Some Nausea, Exhaustion with 1g dosage. No side effects with 500mg | Have had Herpies for 18 years. Started valtrex, was extreamly tired first 6 months with 1g daily. Came on here and read everybody's feedback on being tired and reduced my dosage to 500mg. Still outbreak free @ 9 months of therapy, and no more side effects. | F | 36 | 90 days | 9/9/2008 | 1 | Genital Herpes | Extreme, unbelievable, never-ending exhaustion. Also bloating, diarrhoeia,dizziness, anxiety and depression, memory loss, no motivation to do even the things that gave me pleasure and lack of concentration. Generally feeling horrible. Constantly sick with gastric type illnesses - but don't get colds. Feeling spaced out. | 1000 mg a day did stop outbreaks but as soon as I stopped taking it they were back instantly. I think that feeling happy and normal again and having to cope with the outbreaks of lesions, is preferable to the horror of living a substandard life brought about by the side-effects of Valtrex. | F | 43 | 5 years | 9/6/2008 | 4 | Cold Sores on upper lip and in nose | stomach ache, slight headache, slight tiredness | I have had cold sores since I was a kid. I was first misdiagnosed as having impetigo. A few years later it was diagnosed as Herpes Simplex 1 a.k. cold sores. I was first prescribed one 500mg pill once a day for 5 days, my new physician recommends two 1000mg pills twice a day for two days which seems to keep the outbreak under control when I get it. I have however, seemed to have gotten more frequenct outbreaks since taking Valtrex. What used to be 1 or 2 times a year is now 6-10 times per year. I would rather go for a more natural treatment but it does work wonders when I have an outbreak and it usualy goes away pretty quickly. | F | 23 | 10 years | 9/3/2008 | 4 | genital herpes | Extremely bad gas on day 3 and the day after stopped taking. Bloating & diarrhea. Abdominal pain. Dry skin, acne break out and irritable. | I did take it for the 3 days to stop an oncoming ob. For me its worth it, I can't stand the outbreaks, to me they are worse than the side effects. Don't think I would do the one a day by the sounds of the other ratings. I only get 2 - 3 a year and for me its usually stress than can bring them on, will use it again for sure. | F | 34 | 3 days | 8/31/2008 | 2 | g h/ shingles | since taking daily I am tired to the point of exhaustion, calling in sick for work because I cannot stay awake.. | this medication was prescribed because of serious outbreaks, after thryoid cancer, lupus sle and now mitral valve prolapse heart prob.. I have a body that just simply crashes.. I only recently found out the sores were herpes, genital and also on my back if I were in hosp.. yet I am aware i have had these rashes for about 30 years or more.. I had serious chicken pox as a child and at 15 had shingles so bad it covered half my body.. when I had an outbreak and then my husband got it I checked again.. and yep.. g h and shingles.. the pain on my skin is horrendous. and is constant.. yet the outbreaks were infrequent until I got cancer, for the second time now the outbreaks are never ending.. but my main concern is am I tired because of this medication?. I am literally falling asleep.. I am an active person, even with complications of lupus and thyroid cancer.. yet since starting this treatment one month ago daily I am a wreck.. I am not going to work I am angry, I have a headache constantl | F | 54 | 1 months | 8/29/2008 | 5 | shingles | sleepiness and lack of appetite | I have almost finished my course of valtrex, 7 days-3xday-1gm caplets. It has stopped the spread of the blisters but not the pain. I am taking Motrin to take the edge off. I have read that people have had both sleeplessnes and sleepiness as side effects. I will take either over the shingles. Good luck. | F | 54 | 7 days | 8/28/2008 | 4 | Genital Herpes | None really other than feeling tired and looking worn out. I look like crap after I take my medication, so I usually take them before bedtime, unless I have an outbreak. | I have had GH for 20 yrs - started taking Zovirax worked well - was switched to Valtrex about 8 yrs ago. Started taking 500mg. outbreaks increased so dosage was increased to 1000 mg 1 x daily. However, if I miss taking my daily dose an outbreak is imminent. Along with tingling in my legs and buttocks area, I have severe pain in my hip joint area. The pain is so bad that I cannot walk. To help alleviate the pain I take Valtrex every 6 hours around the clock for roughly 2 weeks in order to get rid of the pain in my hip area. Sometimes I wonder if I am taking too much but eventually the pain/outbreak subsides. I noticed that the herpes virus travels through out the body. So I have to make sure I don't miss my daily dosage and I drink lots of water because I read that kidney damage is potentially a long term side effect. | F | 53 | 20 years | 8/26/2008 | 3 | Genital Herpes | Pain just below sholder bone in back. Diarrhea. | I have genital herpes for the past 15 years. I have taken Valtrex off and on over the past 15 years both as suppressive therapy and just during outbreaks. I now realize the pain I have experienced in the upper left of my back just below my left shoulder bone is from the Valtrex. The pain makes it difficult for me to turn and use my left arm. I wonder what is causing this pain. I wonder if the drug causes a kidney problem - I am just guessing. | F | 51 | 15 years | 8/22/2008 | 3 | Herpes | Dizzy Dehydrated Hemorrhoids Large Swelling in A__ | I had used an internal cleanse w/ cascara sagrada so not sure if Valtrex caused diarrhea but everything is swollen large in the back area after 1 day. Still on it now 7 days. Swelling starting to subside. Couldn't sit, walk, drive.. | F | 6 days | 8/22/2008 | 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 |