Lysine User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• boa...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 4, 2020

For Herpes Simplex, Suppression "I used to get cold sores about every two to three months. The receptionist at the dermatologist's office (not the dermatologist) told me that lysine stopped her husband's cold sores and insisted I try it. Not having much faith in supplements, but out of desperation, I started taking it daily. It completely stopped them from occurring. I was surprised and happy. I took lysine for about a year or two and then stopped. The effect lasted for about 9 months to a year, and now I get an occasional one, which I try to treat with topical lysine. I believe all our bodies are different. What works for one person may not work for another."

• Kei...
• March 22, 2017

For Herpes Simplex, Suppression "64 years old, have occasionally had cold sores on the right corner of my mouth, once on my right nostril. My wife has had it since she's a child, also on her lips. Neither one of us gets it on our genitals. Starting to take L-Lysine 1000 mg a day and have still had a few outbreaks, but they have been less severe. When they occur, I am also taking a prescription of Valtrex. When I have the outbreak, I am increasing the L-Lysine dose to 1000 mg in the morning and the same at night. One of the side effects is good skin! I had a few bumps on my face that seem to be clearing up or going away. I wish I would have known about L-Lysine when I was a kid because it could be good for acne."

• Pau...
• December 20, 2014

For Herpes Simplex (HSV) "I've had herpes for about 3 years now. Have been having more OBs the last few years, up to 2 OBs per month. Tried lots, eating really well, exercising regularly, stress relief, etc. Nothing was helping much. Now I take 500 mg of lysine first thing in the morning and 500 mg before bed. Not had an OB for 60 days! That is amazing for me. No groin pain either. This stuff rocks! Get on it! I also drink turmeric tea regularly, which I think helps with the groin pain (by reducing inflammation and being good for your immune system). 95% of the credit goes to lysine though!"

• Kdu...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 17, 2016

For Herpes Simplex, Suppression "I started taking 1000 mg daily 9 months ago due to occasional outbreaks and have not had one since until today. I took a collagen supplement that warned an outbreak could occur. I am going to take 3 today and hopefully it will suppress it."

• Wyn...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 10, 2017

For Herpes Simplex (HSV) "I've had cold sores since I was a child. It's embarrassing and ghastly to look at. I'm now 32, and I've figured out the best remedies to prevent or speed up healing time. The #1 best medication is L-lysine. I take 1000 mg capsules (Nature's Bounty) at the first sign of an itch, tingle, or irritation. I take no chances! Since taking L-lysine, I haven't had one form yet. Dry lips on windy days, runny nose, and stress are my triggers. #2 is ice. Freezing it prevents the blisters from forming. The virus thrives in warm, moist areas. Use #3 rubbing alcohol with ice to dry out sore. For those naturopaths, #4 turmeric is great in stopping blisters from spreading. It's a natural anti-inflammatory, and the virus is unable to thrive. Best of luck!!!"

• hsv...
• June 11, 2016

For Herpes Simplex, Suppression "I had genital warts or herpes 2 for 1 year. I didn't really focus on it until 2 weeks ago when I went to a stupid small laser bikini wax lady to look at my vaginal area and told me I had herpes. I looked through the internet and searched for home treatments. I bought 3 tea tree oils and used lysine pills. It really worked with red marine algae. My warts shrank in 1 week and 4 days. I swear I'm seeing a difference in my vagina. 1. Sea Breeze astringent to clean my vagina. 2. Crushed lysine pills in my tea tree oil, stirred, mixed it as a paste. Rub it on your wart. I'm your vagina for 24 hours, it stings, but it's worth it. I'm feeling good. I'm seeing a difference. And drink lysine and red marine algae, it helps."

• Cat...
• April 22, 2020

For Herpes Simplex, Suppression "My dentist told me about this, and the second I felt the oncoming of a cold sore, I started taking 1000 mg of L-lysine. It did not get anywhere near as bad as they usually do and was healed up rather quickly. I will always have it as my go-to."

• New...
• February 1, 2017

For Herpes Simplex, Suppression "I literally just found out today with HSV-1 (oral). I have never had a cold sore, so I was shocked when the doctor told me. I have a friend who had been diagnosed many years ago and remember her telling me she took lysine. I am going to start taking it as well to hopefully avoid ever having an outbreak. I appreciate all of your stories. It's helped me feel a bit better about this. Stay well ❤"

• Bar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 10, 2018

Lysine for Herpes Simplex, Suppression "I have IBS with alternating diarrhea and constipation. I tried L-Lysine a few months ago but thought it increased diarrhea and abdominal cramps. Continuing to break out, I tried the Lysine again, routinely twice daily. Unfortunately, the diarrhea and abdominal cramps have returned, and I'm stopping the Lysine immediately."

• MEL...
• June 22, 2017

For Herpes Simplex, Suppression "A new study about genital herpes transmission has recently been published. We are not quite sure whether it can help find a cure for herpes, but it does show some interesting perspectives. Bacteria in the vagina can affect genital herpes transmission. The study suggests that healthy vaginal microflora may protect women from getting infected with genital herpes. The study has been led by a doctoral student at the University of Texas Medical Center. The experiment that was carried out in the laboratory compared various cultures that normally live in the vagina. Researchers found that the herpes simplex virus type-2 (genital herpes) replicated more in cultures that contained less Lactobacillus (were less healthy)."

• bob...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 22, 2017

For Herpes Simplex, Suppression "Works incredibly well as prevention with 1g per day for oral herpes, then during occasional (and I mean years between last and current) up to 4g, and it disappears inside of a week. I managed to transfer my cold sore to the genital area, and it doesn't work as well there, but still aids an outbreak that can often take weeks to disperse. Get the bulk powder instead of tablets. The cost is greatly reduced, and you need only mix it with a splash of juice to drink it."

• Car...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 23, 2018

For Herpes Simplex, Suppression "I took this the first day of the outbreak along with Coconut Supplement, Green Superfoods Powder from GNC. My outbreak immediately began to heal. Increased the healing time by 50%. I also used a cool setting on the blow dryer on the sore on my face to dry out the pus. Did this about 2 minutes, 5 times a day, to help make the sore heal faster. Not recommended to put anything directly on the sore because it will just irritate it more. Better to win the battle from the inside."

• Hap...
• July 18, 2016

For Herpes Simplex (HSV) "One day I got a severe headache. It lasted for 3 full days. I was tired, could barely move, pain all over. I developed a rash, almost like chafing on my inner thighs next to my lady parts. I knew it was herpes, so I went and got tested, and sure enough, it was positive for simplex 2. Being 25 and only having two partners really narrowed down where I got it from. I am still with the person who gave it to me. Anywho. I was prescribed generic Valtrex (acyclovir), it cleared up the rash in about a week. But it had harsh side effects: leg pain, stomach pain, etc. I researched lysine and began taking it after my 10 days of acyclovir. It has been 3 months and no further outbreak. I had my cycle and felt that viral tingle, I increased the lysine and no outbreak."

• Sam...
• January 6, 2017

For Herpes Simplex, Suppression "Having had the herpes virus all my life. It's a viral nightmare. Most people experience it in their lips. I'm one of the few (lucky ones) that experiences it in both ways, in my lips and my eyes. It's not nice... but people need to understand the causation. Late nights, stress (unconscious stress), poor diet, too much booze. For the 'lucky' ones who experience it in their eyes, I would say stress, stress, stress is it again. No real tricks involved, but when you get them, you kinda know why. Tiredness, poor nutrition, and stress. Wouldn't find it funny... but I cannot catch any other illness... flu, cold, man flu. Has to be an immunity thing. Lysine... I think could solve it. Regards, S"

• Lew...
• August 4, 2017

For Herbal Supplementation "I was diagnosed with GAD and chose not to undergo drug therapy, so I tried a dozen supplements before settling on lysine. I find that it is absolutely great for relieving chronic stress and anxiety. The dose is about 1000 mg before bed (more restful sleep) and 500-1000 during the day as needed. Effect lasts 5-6 hours. No slowing/dulling effect like with passionflower or kava, or rebound/unstable anxiety like St. John's Wort or skullcap. The mind is sharp and free of inner tension. No side effects and no interaction with drugs (I take Seroquel for sleep). Also very cheap!"

• hap...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 28, 2022

Lysine for Herpes Simplex, Suppression "I tried this after I kept getting cold sores, and it has really helped. I never had these before until I started wearing a mask all the time. Anyway, this really works: 1000 mg, 2 times a day I started with, and now decreased to once a day since I have no cold sore. GREAT stuff!"

• Mrs...
• July 12, 2015

For Herpes Simplex (HSV) "After suffering with cold sores from my teens, I took a three-bottle course of one tablet a day, and I never got cold sores again until the last six months. I am now in my seventies and have had a couple, mainly in my nostril. I put it down to stress now, but will try another course."

• ter...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 6, 2016

For Herpes Simplex, Suppression "Just got diagnosed with HSV-1, and reading this actually made me feel like crawling and crying like a baby. The outbreak I have right now is genital and in my throat and mouth. I talked to the doctor who did the blood test on me and said over time that it would eventually get much better. She said that what I’m having is a massive outbreak and is unusual, but that it may be due to the fact that I stressed myself out over it so much. She also told me even though I have it in the genital area, that it doesn't mean that I needed “private to private” contact to acquire it. But this did make me feel a whole lot better about the whole situation."

• Res...
• January 10, 2018

For Herpes Simplex, Suppression "I have had 4-6 outbreaks a year with cold sores since age 3. Noted in old school and family photos. The invention of Valtrex was great for about 10 years, then nothing! Didn't matter if used brand name or generic. Increased the lysine as a preventive to 1000 mg per day. Take extra if I eat arginine foods like chocolate or peanut butter. Eventually started Gigartina species of red algae. Superb. If I get a sore, it is a minuscule single bump. Take it hours apart from the lysine to not interfere. The Gigartina works like the Valtrex used to. It is much cheaper than Valtrex and no resistance (yet). Can find better price and pure product with a search. Take 1-2 extra when I feel an outbreak, just like lysine."

• Kk2...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 22, 2017

Lysine for Herpes Simplex, Suppression "One day after starting the L-lysine, I have horribly swollen lymph nodes in my underarms. It's been 3 days, and they are still painful and swollen. I did have smoothies each a.m. with mango and yogurt, which I read are high in lysine as well. I am stopping use due to this reaction."

• Sus...
• April 12, 2016

For Herpes Simplex (HSV) "I have HSV1 on genitals from oral sex. I was in denial. I had 3 red spots in labia majora, turned to ulcer state, terrible burn during urination, crazy tingly itchy, and red swollen vulva. Suffered a week. I read about lysine, took 3, 1000 mg per day. After 3 days, marked reduction, almost gone."

• Poc...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 20, 2018

For Herpes Simplex (HSV) "At the 1st sign of a cold sore (itchy bump), I take 2000 mg a day until it’s gone (2 days max), then 1 a day for a week. I’ve had cold sores for as long as I can remember, since my toddler years, and as an adult, 3-4 times a year I would get a cold sore that went up into my nasal cavity and covered my upper lip, creating a sore that would crack and bleed. Over time, they would eventually go away, but it was an awfully painful experience to endure. I had a scar that was very visible since it covered my top lip, and I was very self-conscious about it. 25 years ago, after trying all the prescriptions that the doctor prescribed, a Walmart pharmacist recommended l-lysine. I have used it ever since, and not only did it stop the sores, it also removed the scar!!! I will forever be a devoted fan of l-lysine!!!!"

• Kel...
• December 21, 2016

For Aphthous Ulcer "I was recently having issues with cystic acne after switching birth control pills and got to the point where it was so bad and painful I couldn't lay my head down on a pillow to rest. I called my doctor, and she said this could be the answer, this pill being a 'hidden gem,' as she described it. After taking it for 3 days, I noticed a HUGE difference in my skin. Everything started to calm down and dry up. I definitely recommend this to anyone who has tried anything and everything for their acne."

• Ken...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 4, 2021

For Herpes Simplex (HSV) "I recommend not using the 1,000 daily for an extended period of time. I had to stop taking it after I started suffering from unexplainable, frequent urination, where my doctor did every test in the book, from UTI to possible overactive bladder, despite me being only 24 years old. After everything came out inconclusive and negative, my doctor basically shrugged and sent me home. I was going to the bathroom 13 times, even 15 times, in a 24-hour period. It was driving me insane, and it was certainly not normal. I had been taking this supplement, 1,000 mg capsule daily for the last three months, every night. I stopped use, and in the 48 hours after stopping, my urine production has gone down greatly."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 25, 2024

Lysine for Herpes Simplex, Suppression "I tested L-lysine for over a year to see what results I would get for HSV 1 and 2. When 50 mg was taken daily, it completely suppressed HSV 1 and 2, and I never had any outbreaks. However, after stopping daily dosing, the outbreaks returned and became worse than before, in both frequency and severity after stopping L-lysine! The more severe outbreaks stopped after my body could fight off and suppress the virus as it did before using L-lysine! The good news is that after a number of months, your body will return to pre-L-lysine supplementation levels, and the number of outbreaks will return to what they used to be. I normally only get an outbreak a couple of times a year when the seasons change from fall to winter and from winter to spring, but when I used L-lysine daily, I never got an outbreak for the whole year plus that I used it. For people that have less severe cases of HSV 1 and/or 2, you may consider supplementing with L-lysine only as needed to stop a breakout instead of taking it daily."