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 |
| 3 | genital herpes | i was initially taking 500 mg. once a day for suppression of genital herpes. i got a few outbreaks since (great compared to constant outbreaks before valtrex). i upped the dose to 500 mgs plus 1/2 of 500 mgs and i noticed a very bad rash on my chest and back. the rash is very itchy but the bumps are really small. | i think valtrex works great, but im not sure if i can continue taking it because of the rash i developed. | F | 39 | 100 days | 2/17/2006 | 2 | genital herpes | Burning sensation in my mouth and metallic, salty taste. Ruined the taste of food. | After many years of frequent outbreaks, I tried Valtrex suppression therapy at 500 mg per day. I was supposed to try this for six months. Developed the bad taste in my mouth after 3 weeks and have stopped. It is now 8 or 9 days later and the taste has diminished but is not completely gone. | F | 54 | 30 days | 1/10/2006 | 1 | hsv2 | dizziness, spaced out, unable to concentrate/focus, feeling of being 'detached', sensitve to light and motion, acne, edema in face and eyelids. | I felt so sick taking this that I had no choice but to stop, side effects built up and became unbearable by the end of first week. was taking 500x2, was barely starting to get chronic ob under control, had new ob after taking 5 days. | F | 35 | 11 days | 1/8/2006 | 4 | oral herpes | incredibly fast & effective but have only taken 2x because of severe side effects: when took 2gm initially, as presc. w/in 1-2 hours couldn't sit upright-dizzy,muscles weary-awful. Just(1 yr later) tried 1gm 2 times, 12 hours apart only (in desperation for a quick fix) and had not as bad effects but still 1-2 hours of dramatic tremors, chills, muscle discomfort. | Wish I knew if it's actually dangerous - the side effects (at least of 1gm) are worth the quick cure but aieeegh...wonder what I'm doing to myself besides having a couple uncomfortable hours? | F | 56 | 2 days | 12/17/2005 | 4 | Shingles | Headache, nausea and diarrhea, sleeplessness. The headache was most bothersome. | The medication was started ASAP and I seem to have arrested the development. There is no pain but the itchiness is moderately annoying. All and all the side affects seemed to be an equitable trade off for saving myself the potential pain and spread of the condition. | F | 39 | 7 days | 11/30/2005 | 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 | 4 | Outbreaks on buttocks | A lot of red spots and zits on both bottock cheeks...Still outbreaks, but smaller in size, earlier the infected areas could be an inch and a half, several places on my butt, but now it is usually one, the size of a 10-cent coin. Embarrassing with all the ugly red spots. | No other side effects | F | 45 | 4 months | 11/27/2005 | 1 | Shingles | Continuous confusion, loss memory | I dont think it took care of my shingles as expected. Honestly I feel my immune system was doing a better job because I missed some doses. However, I am really upset because ever since I took Valtrex I always feel fatigue. I also can't remember things as well as I used to. If you felt the same after taking this drug email me at [email protected] | M | 22 | 7 days | 11/16/2005 | 5 | Shingles | None | Seemed to arrest the progress of the new onset shingles within 24 hours. Pain was much less although itching remained longer. I would definitely take this again if needed. | F | 45 | 7 days | 11/10/2005 | 4 | to prevent outbreak of genital herp | side effects are hard to define - I am not sure whether it is the regular use of the drug or the herpes virus. frequently I find red swollen spots on my hands and feet this is how the virus reveals itself to me in the early stages. my feet often get so sore I can't walk. I also experience headaches and tiredness - again not sure if this is the drug or the illness | If I take valtrex during these outbreaks the symptoms will generally disappear - however the time it takes to be relieved varies. I have not had herpes lesions since taking valtrex | F | 37 | 2.5 years | 10/21/2005 | 1 | genital herpes | i switched from acyclovir to valtrex because i was experiencing frequent outbreaks of genital herpes while on the acyclovir. i have been taking acyclovir for 15 years and rarely (maybe once per year) would have an outbreak. on 400 mg. valtrex, i still continued to have the outbreaks. i started out with half a pill per day to suppress the herpes, then my doctor upped the dose to 1 pill per day -- still i kept having outbreaks. i developed a rash from head to toe last week and can not figure out why. i'm trying to find out if others on acyclovir or valtrex are experiencing rashes. | F | 38 | 4 months | 9/30/2005 | 3 | Shingles | Severe headache, though I get facial shingles near the trigeminal nerve, so I am not sure if the headache is from the drug or from getting a migraine as a result of the shingles. Dizziness is also a side effect. | The good thing about the drug is it seems to prevent further blisters from errupting at the surface within a day of starting to take the drug. This is my 4th episode of facial shingles in 8 years and the side effects are the same each time. | F | 52 | 7 days | 9/11/2005 | 3 | Shingles | Tremendous headache, slight stomach upset, weakness. Medicine is worse than the shingles. | Unsure about medicines efficacy and whether the shingles are clearing on their own or due to the medicine. | F | 51 | 4 days | 8/26/2005 | 4 | genital herpes | no side effects at all | I was just recentlty diagnosed, and had a horrible initial breakout. I did not take Valtrex until the second breakout which took place 3 months later. It was drastically less painfull and severe, and lasted less then a week. Because I have not had herpes for long, I have not needed to take it as a surpressive treatment, yet I would consider doing so. | F | 20 | 7 days | 8/23/2005 | 3 | Herpes | Extreme vision problems, headaches, and joint pain. | When taking Valtrex only for treatment, it worked great and I had no side effects. But after I was getting out breaks once a month, I chose to take the pill daily for suppressive therapy. Now I have blurred vision that impares my driving, daily headaches and frequent migraines, and joint pain in my hips and knees. The only reason I continue to take it is to reduce the chance of transmitting it to my husband. | F | 22 | 8 months | 7/23/2005 | 3 | H1 & 2 | None that | My red blood cells are enlarged and my white count is WAY out of whack; 2 doctors think Valtrex is responsible for this and joint pain and finger numbness. Still get outbreaks w/Valtrex, just not as severe, but both docs want me to stop taking it. | F | 44 | 4 years | 7/14/2005 | 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 | herpes | i got stomach aches and headaches | i took almost every other antiviral drug for my herpes and nothing seemed to help it go away for longer than a week and now since i have been taking valtrex i havent had a single outbreak. | F | 2 months | 5/29/2005 | 3 | supressive therapy for herpes I & 2 | 10 days into suppressive therapy...experienced SOB & tachycardia along with weird symptoms of bilateral parasthesia in arms & feelings of | Desperate to try this drug again as chronic Herpes sufferer but scared of consequences. I think my experiences were drug-related side effects--rare perhaps--but real. | F | 53 | 10 days | 4/2/2005 | 5 | herpes 2 | Initially, I experienced some symptoms of diarreah and constipation while taking valtrex. I also would sometimes get mild headaches. However, those symptoms lessened after I began taking the daily 500mg prescribed for suppressive therapy. I have been out-break free for over a year and a half! I guess it's time for me to go sailing and horseback riding now! | I LOVE this medicine. I forgot I have herpes and it also reduces the risk that you spread it to others. | F | 30 | | 3/29/2005 |