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Valganciclovir is an antiviral. It is used to treat infections caused by viruses.

Valganciclovir is used to treat the symptoms of cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis, an infection in the eyes of people with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Valganciclovir will not cure this eye infection, but it may help ... continue

Treatment Success Rate

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Condition Members Success
Organ Transplants
14
93%
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
1
100%
Fibromyalgia
1
100%
Depression - Teen
1
100%
Overall, 94% (17 Members) find Valcyte helpful
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Valcyte Reviews

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Working / Worked
Worked. Haven't had any signs of occurrence after 11 months now.
Working / Worked
Stopped taking after a couple of months.
Working / Worked
I took this right after transplant for 6 months, I believe. Can't recall the side effects at this time, since I'm 2 years post-transplant.
Working / Worked
using for CFIDS
Working / Worked
MAGIC...or at least I think it is. I had Herpes 1 that spread to my face so the doc assumed it might have spread to my organs. Same as the cold sore virus but when your immune system is compromised it gets scary
Working / Worked
Valcyte works for me. some side affects were diahrea.
Working / Worked
My husband currently is not taking Valcyte,he has taken it in the past with no problems.
Working / Worked
Worked great. No side effects and no viral infections. Has been discontinued now.
Working / Worked
went good
Somewhat Helpful
They put me on it when i was first in the hospital.
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: cfs and Valcyte
    Dr. Montonya at Stanford has found that people with high titres of Epstein Barr Virus and Human Herpes Virus 6 respond well to a 6 month protocol of V... [More]
  2. Discussion: Valcyte
    I know not every insurance covers it and i guess not many of you have tried it or heard much about its effectiveness or side effects. These extreme me... [More]
  3. Discussion: Valcyte
    I dont have insurance so I havent tried it but I have read good things about it and its results for the EBV [More]
  4. Discussion: Valcyte
    I am getting desparate because both my EBV and now my HHV-6 are sky high. Doc at Fibro and Fatigue Center has mentioned Valcyte because my viral load ... [More]
  5. Discussion: valcyte and EBV
    I remember there have been several references to Valcyte already-maybe I just need to be reminded of a past discussion. I was just recommended to begi... [More]

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