Acyclovir for Herpes Simplex, Suppression User Reviews (Page 2)
Brand names: Zovirax, Sitavig
Acyclovir has an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 from a total of 32 reviews for the treatment of Herpes Simplex, Suppression. 88% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 6% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Acyclovir
- Hei...
- March 11, 2023
"I found this medication to be very effective. I was diagnosed 12 months ago and experienced several very painful outbreaks in the first 8 months, 4 months in total. My doctor prescribed me this medication about four months ago and it's worked fairly well. I still get slight itching from time to time but nowhere near as bad as the outbreaks I get without it. My partner seems to get drowsy from this medication but I don't get any side effects."
- Dar...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 2, 2023
"I take 400mg twice a day of this medication and it cleared me up in less than 3 days. It’s important to drink plenty of water right when you take this. I only had side effects in the first two doses, which for me was being agitated and sleepy, but it was mild. I haven’t felt that way since my first two doses. I’m happy with the results."
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- Non...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- January 27, 2017
"I started using acyclovir, 2 months ago. I had 9 separate mouth and tongue ulcers, and anal herpes at that time. Presently, I have no anal issues. But, I have two ulcers that just won't go away completely. What I believe to be hsv2 colitis, that was diagnosed as plain ulcerative colitis has improved, after having an acute flare up that has lasted several months."
- Lis...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 16, 2024
"5 years ago, I got blisters on my leg. I was misdiagnosed for years as the pharmacist thought I was bitten by insects. Fast forward, I went to the doctor who gave me acyclovir. In less than 12 hours, there was a huge change on my leg - no itching, redness reduced, and blisters slightly disappearing. I still don't know what I have been infected with. I am seeing the doctor next week for a check-up."
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- June 5, 2008
Zovirax (acyclovir) "I've been taking it for 3-4 years with no side effects whatsoever."
- Ogy...
- March 7, 2017
"I have found this drug to be very effective in controlling my IBS/inflammatory bowel disease. Clearly, it's possible herpes has a role to play in these conditions."
- bul...
- November 24, 2015
"complete waste of time to take this stuff. doesnt do anything"
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"I was diagnosed with herpes 5 years ago and my first outbreak was TERRIBLE. I could barely walk and cried the whole night in pain. I've been on acyclovir for about 4 years straight as I was having outbreaks every single month. Sometimes twice a month for an entire year. For the last 4 years I think I've only had two small outbreaks. I'm not coming off this medication any time soon that's for sure!!! Although I'm still praying for a cure!!!"