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Valaciclovir or valacyclovir is an antiviral drug used in the management of herpes simplex and herpes zoster (shingles). It is a prodrug, being converted in vivo to aciclovir. It is marketed by GlaxoSmithKline under the trade name Valtrex. more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Sexually Transmitted Di... | 175 |
95% |
| Shingles | 49 |
96% |
| Bell's Palsy | 36 |
81% |
| Oral Herpes | 25 |
84% |
| Sexually Transmitted Di... | 13 |
100% |
Overall, 93% (313
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Valtrex Reviews
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in 1000mg (or 1g) daily doses I only have 1 or 2 outbreaks a year. I love VALTREX! Just don't take it on an empty stomach, makes me dizzy.
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Too soon to tell.
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works everytime.. not tried anything else...
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Seems to be working well. Also using Poly-dex on eyelid & trying on other areas & that seems to be working also
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I take it as needed, but am interested in starting daily treatments. It works to keep the outbreaks less severe, but they still do occur often.
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LOVE it. 1000mg three a times a day when i have a outbreak
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Seems to be working rash subsided but I am now sooo tired.
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It seems to be working.
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It's currently working, occasionaly I experience mild outbreaks.
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I really didn't have any side effects but when i was taking it, it did work for me.
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I agree. The doctors never brought it up and it was me that brought Valtrex up at my recent appt. Why a doctor would refuse to do the test on you is... [More] -
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I had an appt. with a new specialist and she is having me have blood work done to see if I am carrying the herpes virus. If so, she will prescribe t... [More] -
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I also take acyclovir. It's also an antiviral medication, and as far as I know Wal Mart provides it at no cost to you. As far as the pain in your urin... [More] -
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wait a minute- there is a generic for valtrex???? I was told they do not make a generic whatsoever, and therefore my insurance never covered the brand... [More] -
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Having my second attack. I waited to go to the Doctor, as it started off not too badly. I thought that I could handle it...well it has gotten worse. I... [More]
