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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

  • stxo
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • October 17, 2022

"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!!!"

9 / 10
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  • Heidi...
  • 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."

8 / 10
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  • 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."

10 / 10
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  • Noni
  • 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."

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  • Lisa...
  • 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."

10 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • June 5, 2008

Zovirax (acyclovir) "Been taking for 3-4 years with no side effects whatsoever."

10 / 10
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  • Ogyris
  • 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."

9 / 10
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  • bulli...
  • November 24, 2015

"complete waste of time to take this stuff. doesnt do anything"

1 / 10
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