Valacyclovir for Herpes Simplex, Suppression User Reviews (Page 4)

• Lady
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 9, 2021

Valtrex (valacyclovir) "Herpes is not a one size fits all issue so find your pattern and stick to it! I take Valtrex but I also implemented taking lysine because Valtrex alone was not getting the job done. I take 1 Valtrex every other day for suppressing and 2 lysine every other day....found that this patterns kept outbreaks away."

• Krbbvb
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 5, 2015

Valtrex (valacyclovir) "I have gotten cold sores as long as I can remember. Miserable ones that would cover my chin, after starting at the corner of my mouth. They would happen 2 to 4 times a years last for 4 to 8 weeks. Finally 2 years ago I was prescribed Valtrex, and I have had 2 breakouts in 2 years. I take them everyday, 1 a day, unless I am feeling a breakout coming on. Then I will double up on the pills. Truth be told I have been lazy and didn't go back to the dr for a new script. when mine ran out. So right now I have been over a week without my Valtrex and having severe breakouts in places I didn't even know you could get them. Apparently my body goes into shock when I stop taking it. Will never stop again. VALTREX ROCKS!"

• goodt...
• June 4, 2011

Valtrex (valacyclovir) "I took Valtrex once last week for 7 days 3 x day during the outbreak (oral) and wow caught it right in time. I actually felt tingling right before and took Valtrex and next morning there it was. Immediatly took 500mg 3 x a day. It worked so well with almost zero side effects at least for me. I have had HSV-1 since 6/08 and now I've got this oral for life. Anyway I started 3 days ago on suppressive therapy 500mg x1 a day and I take it at bedtime- same time every night, because it does make me sleepy so night is perfect for me. Unfortunately I have 2 dental appointments coming up soon and that usually triggers an outbreak. I'm anxious to see if it works."

• Anonymous
• April 1, 2010

Valtrex (valacyclovir) "I have been having more outbreaks (stress, depression, weight gain, PCOS), so I am on 1 gram of Valtrex a day as suppression. I started with an ulcer in my mouth and lip swelling, so I took 2 pills today and poof - almost gone. I have no side effects from the medication. I am happy there is a generic now that is much cheaper. I just hate that it is a big pill and that is the only reason I don't rate medication a 10."

• Hello...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 27, 2018

Valtrex (valacyclovir) "I just found out that I have genital herpes. I was depressed, my ex boyfriend accused me of getting it first where in fact I only had sex with him without contraceptive so for sure he got it first and gave it to me. So my obgyn prescribed me Valtrex Its definitely a life saver for me since the initial outbreak . Expensive but it works"

• jayoz
• November 26, 2015

Valtrex (valacyclovir) "Wow get maybe 2 or 3 cold sores a year and in my line of work i cant afford to look bad. So i had a very bad coldsore on my upper lip worst ive had my lip swole 2x normal size. Ive never been to a dr for a coldsore before but i was desperate. Was prescribed valtrex and within 2 days this mother of a coldsore is literally dissapearing. Amazing this is the first time i have posted anything online but i felt i had to say how good this drug is! I wont look back no more over the counter crap for me."

• itsco...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 16, 2016

Valtrex (valacyclovir) "I've had HSV-1 (Cold Sores) for the past 10 years with a flare-up, in what seems, every 3-4 years so daily prevention was never a big deal to me. At first I'd just hit it with some Abreva and toss a bandaid to cover the unsightliness and in a about 3 weeks, it would go away. My last flare-up, I went to the medic who got me some Acyclovir. Honestly, taking acyclovir did seem to shorten the duration but my sores still lasted 2 weeks. This recent flare-up my doc prescribed me 1 gram of Valtrex, & the blisters appear to be healing after day 3, not week 3. Awesome stuff."

• crazy...
• January 21, 2016

Valtrex (valacyclovir) "As soon as you get your first outbreak you need to start taking this immediately. The outbreak will only get worse without it and last for weeks. My first outbreak was heart wrenching. I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. But once I started taking the medicine my symptoms rapidly improved. I probably get less than one outbreak a year but when I do have one I take this immediately and it knocks it right out."

• unico...
• July 16, 2011

Valtrex (valacyclovir) "I was introduced to Valtrex for HSV2 suppression in mid 2000 after surgery to my groin. The outbreak was the worst I had experienced in the 20 years that I'd suffered. The daily 500mg treatment worked immediately in clearing up the outbreak, and much more importantly, I've been OUTBREK FREE since then to the posting of this note, July 2011. I'm a believer. Now the VA has changed my prescription of Valtrex, once a day, to Acyclovir, 400mg twice a day. I'm fervently hoping the suppressive qualities I've enjoyed with Valtrex remain...keeping my fingers crossed."

• Emily...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 10, 2012

Valtrex (valacyclovir) "For more than one year I%u2019m taking Valtrex, a 500 mg dose a day. I had a newborn daughter so I decided to take care of her against herpes, as you know, this virus can kill a kid younger than 3 months. I didn%u2019t have an outbreak all this period of time, it%u2019s wonderful. "

• bay
• February 13, 2019

"I was informed about 6 months ago that I had contracted genital herpes. Initially I was prescribed a 3 day supply. I had been getting reoccurring outbreaks monthly so I called and told them I wanted it as a daily preventative. I stopped having outbreaks BUT the had severe side effects. I became depressed with thoughts of suicide, complete lack of energy, I gained 20lbs in less than 2 months, had severe joint pain, emotional outbursts, and diarrhea. I have been off this medication for a little over a week and I already feel so much better. My mood has returned to normal, no more joint pain or diarrhea, and my energy level has returned to normal. The downside is that I am now having another outbreak. One difference I can find is the first batch I was on is manufactured by Jubilant Cadist and the newer one (with all the side effects) by Aurobindo Pharm. Since the first was a 3 day supply, it's possible I just didn't notice the side effects that I had with long term usage."

• ONTAR...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 22, 2017

"I don't tend to write reviews but this medication has been such a blessing. It is a horrible feeling knowing that you have this STI but I just keep reminding myself that it is so common. I have been on this medication since July 2016. I was prescribed it after my 1st breakout in June 2016. I have not had a breakout since my initial breakout. My husband has not contracted herpes. I didn't have any side effects when starting the medication. I usually take it faithfully during the week but on weekends I tend to forget to take it."

• What...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 29, 2019

"Found out about 12 years ago I had genital herpes. Luckily it was never bad for me. One or two blisters once or twice a year. Then for the last two years only one blister once. Was married and recently divorced. Never went on suppressive therapy till two months ago, just in case. Since starting valacyclovir I’ve had a break out every other week. And though still not bad, one or two blisters, they seem to be getting increasingly worse. Very unhappy. On 500mg a day and it is making it worse. Def calling and switching."

• Shannon
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 22, 2023

Valtrex (valacyclovir) "I have been living with herpes for almost 15 years, which I contracted from my boyfriend who cheated on me when I was 20. I hardly ever have an outbreak, maybe once every two years. Whenever I do have an outbreak, I take 1g twice a day for three days, and it clears up. Recently, I discovered a website called DrB on Google, which has been a lifesaver for me. I can now get my prescription online for simple things like herpes, thanks to the pandemic. I no longer have to go for a doctor's visit and feel embarrassed. There were times in the past when I didn't medicate because I was too ashamed to visit the doctor. I hope this information helps you. The medication I take helps to speed up the recovery process, and if taken as soon as you feel the tingling, it can even prevent an outbreak from occurring. I highly recommend it."

• Deacon...
• May 7, 2017

"I've use this med when I was in high school, it dosen't work at all for me . I was following the dosage and nothing happen at all. With this med I've had the worst and longest outbreak so far it lasted for about 20+ day . I tried polysporin patch it works a little bit. The main thing that I do to heal the outbreak , its taking 750 mg of magnesium a day with L lysine 2000 mg a day with zinc 50 mg a day, potassium works too. The main thing you should focus on its your diet I put some garlic on the sore when it appears but like HELL but it seem to work. For the sleeping time I put ( de l'argile blanc ) from Lancome its a mask that if you apply on the lips and sores it will keep it dry. This is what works for me now. I hope to discover some new remedy in the future. Sorry for my bad english I'm french from Canada and I wish nothing but the best for you all."

• Blondie
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 6, 2020

"I'm 23 and I've been taking valacyclovir daily for over 5 years. It's a miracle. I really just wanted to share this hopefully helpful tip with ya'll: I would run out of my script all the time due to various reasons and it would result in a breakout after a day or two of missing my dose. So I told my doctor that I needed to raise/double my daily dose. She did. So now I keep taking the same amount that I've always taken AND I SAVE THE REST OF THEM. THAT WAY I NEVER RUN OUT. I have a few extra bottles full of valacyclovir. That way if anything ever happens I know that I won't have to go without. Because this medication is something most of us will be on for the rest of our lives. So why deal with running out forever if you don't have too? I hope this helps."

• Carmen...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 7, 2017

"I contracted herpes 3 years ago at age 38 and was absolutely devastated after having a fun and fancy free sex life my whole adult life. I felt like my life was over. I took a natural antiviral which helped block outbreaks from eating foods high in arginine . But as my job got very stressful, the natural antiviral couldn't block that, and I was getting a breakout every few weeks. I suddenly felt like I had no control. And I was fine until I'd get an outbreak, and then it was an ugly reminder of the person who gave it to me. I went to my doctor and got 500mg per day and it really was a lifesaver! It's great for suppression and I recommend. It gives self esteem back!"

• Franco...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 31, 2021

Valtrex (valacyclovir) "I have been using Valtrex 1mg since the third hsv 2 outbreak, however it does not improve the healing time, despite taking on the first symptomatic day, also the outbreak comes back one week later unlike the natural healing which allows suppression for 3 to 6 months. Further, I am on valtrex for 1 mg suppression for 1 year and whenever I catch cold or flu, the out breaks keep coming in new areas different than the first outbreaks, e.g., shaft and testicals, besides it keeps coming for longer periods at multiple location. It is so annoying this expensive medicine which does not improve anything and will start taking L-lysine after finishing one year on valtrex supressive. Note: I am not immunocopromised."

• Great...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 29, 2017

"I have had herpes simplex for at least 40 years. I also have genital herpes. I used to get terrible cold sores on my lips and face that made me sick, really sick. I have also gotten sores on my arms and back as well as the genital area. I started taking Valtrex about 10 years ago. I now take valcyclovir which is much less expensive. For about the past 8 years, I have been on suppression therapy, 500 mg daily, and I haven't had one outbreak at all, neither on my lips or in the genital area. Before going on suppression therapy, I used to get outbreaks every once in a while. I would never know when it was going to happen and sometimes the outbreaks were so bad I became physically sick. I'm so glad those days are gone."

• Sally
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 3, 2019

"Female, 49. Had my first big outbreak of herpes at the end of September. I didn't know what was going on. No blisters, but sores. It was so painful and itchy. I scratched myself raw around genital area and anus area. Didn't fill my prescription for valacyclovir like I should have and dealt with this pain for a week. Medication began giving me relief after my third day. My prescription is for 6 refills and its beginning of Dec and I'm on refill #3. I take when I feel the tingling. If the tingling returns soon I'll ask Dr about daily meds. I've been reading on this forum how its helping mostly everyone."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 1, 2016

Valtrex (valacyclovir) "I am 44. Had a 1st outbreak (genital) after having an UTI. It was a minor outbreak. Sm patch of raw skin and looked like one lesion. It never spread or got worse. I had never had any sort of outbreak ever oral or genital. So, I don't know if I already had it or my partner if 1.5yrs triggered an outbrk or whether it was dormant all this time and getting sick brought it out. I got blood & cult done for hsv 1 and 2 -3wks later but the patch was about 90% healed already w/ no meds but was still prescribed (the generic Valtrex) 1000mg 2x a day for 5 days. Ive been off the meds for 2 days now. I need to see if I get another outbreak B4 just taking meds daily. I had no side effects as I drank water like crazy as it said to do. I'm hoping for the best"

• Excit...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 2, 2019

"I contracted HSV over 12 years ago and had terrible and frequent outbreaks. My doctor prescribed a topical cream (Aciclovir) and that did not help much. The outbreaks kept recurring and they were painful. I eventually changed my doctor and he prescribed Valacyclovir tablets. Oh my goodness, valacyclovir is the miracle treatment of miracles for herpes!! Once I feel a tingling and I take the tablets for 2 or 3 days, the outbreak is stopped. I'm so grateful for the relief!"

• mariezy
• February 5, 2016

Valtrex (valacyclovir) "This is my first outbreak. I've been on it for 2 days now and I have no relief. The blisters down in my vagina are awful. I scared go drink anything, because I'm scared to go to the bathroom.. I hope I get some relief soon. When outbreak is gone I hope to do supressive treatment."

• blovely
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 18, 2019

"This medication works. I was taking it episodically and it would clear everything up in a few days. I’m now taking it as a suppressive therapy and hope it works. Weirdly, Vicks vaporub helped with outbreaks. Sounds painful but compared to the pain of outbreaks, it was a relief and dried them up very fast. If you find valacyclovir expensive, shop around and look for vouchers."

• Arnogr
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 16, 2017

"Absolutely LIFE CHANGING. I suffered from severe cold sores that would stick around for 3 weeks at a time. I immediately take 2 when I feel one coming on and it INSTANTLY stops it from growing. The last cold sore I had was back in September of 2016, so over a year ago. That's a HUGE win for me. And I was prescribed this drug after I had that last cold sore. I'm not one to write reviews but this has changed my life and I hope it can change yours. I know how awful and depressing it is to get a cold sore so there is hope for us!"