Patient Log of Experience Using VALTREX
DRUG RATINGS REPORTS HISTORY FOR A PATIENT TAKING VALTREX
| Key to ratings for VALTREX: 5-Very Satisfied: this medicine cured me or helped me a great deal. 4-Satisfied: this medicine helped. 3-Somewhat Satisfied: this medicine helped somewhat. 2-Not Satisfied: this medicine did not work to my satisfaction. 1-Dissatisfied: I would not recommend taking this medicine. |
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| Rating | Reason | Side Effects | Comments | Sex | Age | Time Taken and Dosage | Date Added | |
| 4 | HS1 and HS2 possible mutation | Generic: severe body swelling, bad dreams, severe stomach pain, weight gain 30 lbs in 1 year, food cravings, increased thirst, severe constipation, hallucinations, dizziness, Joint pain, night sweats, agitation, difficulty breathing only sometimes Brand name VALTREX dizziness, some stomach pain, some thirst, still food cravings, joint pain | I am on suppressive therapy forever. I have been diagnosed with herpes 1 and 2 but has mutated into a super virus. Vitamin D3, special diet and exercise have helped reduce symptoms and losing some weight. Important to lower stress and boost immune system any way you can. Generic valtrex is not ad good as name brand because of different manufacturers fillers. If you can get doctor to approve name brand you won't have as many side effects. | F | 54 | 1 years 500 mg 2X D | 3/4/2022 | |
| 5 | HS1 and HS2 possible mutation | I'm still taking this medication. All side effects listed have calm down as my body and mind are accustomed to medication. Constipation is major side effect. Dizziness, water retention, migraines only for couple of days. No more weight gain. Diseases has progressed to where I'm losing weight. Stay away from surgery foods. Valtrex is still the best in brand name only. I would not recommend generic. | No other comments | F | 57 | 2 years 500 mg 2X D | 5/6/2024 | |
| 5 | HS1 and HS2 possible mutation | I'm still taking this medication. | Will make you crave foods especially sweets I increase dosage to 1500 mg for 5 days during outbreak then decrease back to 1000 mg for suppressive therapy. Unfortunately like any medication you can become resistant if not properly used with doctors constant updates and help. Still works great even though my virus will never go away. Be sure to drink plenty of water to avoid kidney and renal damage. | F | 57 | 4 years 500 mg 2X D | 12/11/2024 | |