VALTREX Reviews (VALACYCLOVIR HYDROCHLORIDE)

Average Rating: 3.2 (635 Ratings)

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VALTREX  (VALACYCLOVIR HYDROCHLORIDE):  Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. In children, it is used to treat cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex) and chickenpox (caused by varicella zoster). In adults, it is used to treat shingles (caused by herpes zoster) and cold sores around the mouth. Valacyclovir is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, this medication is used to reduce the number of future episodes. Valacyclovir is an antiviral drug. It stops the growth of certain viruses. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Valacyclovir decreases the severity and length of these outbreaks. It helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching. This medication may also help reduce how long pain remains after the sores heal.   FDA Approval Date: 1995-06-23 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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DATE ADDED
 
 4  cold sores on lips None except maybe a slight stomach ache Best if taken it as soon as cold sore begins. Seems to help my body fight the infection, and I feel less tired. Have taken 10 times in 7 years. M 45 5 days
2/10/2005
 5  Herpes No side effects This is a miracle drug, next best thing to a cure. No ob's in months! M 25 10 months
1/27/2005
 3  oral herpes lethargic but i havnt been on it for long. last minute resort i got my first cold sore from getting a bad fever for a few hours without knowing it. F 16 2 days
12/12/2004
 1  herpes weird sould be more acurate studys done M 41 10 days
11/26/2004
 5  Nether region HSV1 No side affects. Outbreaks are much shorter duration when taken at first signs. M 39 2 years
9/13/2004
 4  Ocular Herpes Simplex I started this battle with a doctor that I was very sick and now I'm a lot better. I think Valtrex has helped. I am interesting in finding others with ocular herpes if anyone has any infomation! Thank you. F 30 6 months
8/4/2004
 5  Herpes None Take it daily - no flareups experienced in years! F 27 3 years
7/9/2004
 5  coldsores/oral herpes None - completely free. Definitly cut down the duration of the infection. I had a Primary Infection (firt time) last summer. Very painful, sores all over my chin, on my tongue. Gums terribly tender. Go to your dentist if you have oral herpes - they know much more than a G.P. and have many treatments for symtoms. Secondary outbreak was very short with the help of Valtrex M 33 7 days
4/30/2004
 4  Shingles No significant side effects Large pill if you have trouble with them. It seemed to cut the spread of symptoms and allow existing blisters to heal, even through the continued life stresses which possibly brought on the attack. M 39 7 days
3/30/2004
 5  herpes some sleepiness and a little lightheadedness, but i'm pretty sensitive to medications in general i highly recommend valtrex...it works quickly and effectively. M 26 3 years
11/16/2003
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10/27/2003
 2  shingles very difficult to swallow. pill is too big. did not help with pain. M 64 6 days
11/12/2002
 4  Herpes I have had no noticeable side effects from this drug. F 30 3 years
7/8/2002
 5  Herpes Symplex in the nasal cavity none- if anything I have noticed I am sick a lot less from colds flu, etc, Warts dissapeared This drug changed my life, I used to have blisters in the nose and on my lips on an ongoing basis. The pain was frustrating. I tried famvir and it workd marginally. If you suffer from on-going fever blisters and cold sores- You have got to try this M 36 1 years
1/3/2002
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 5  cold sores no side effects Valtrex significantly reduced the severity of cold sore outbreaks, as well as the recovery time. M 40
12/25/2000

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