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higher dosage for herpes???

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I've been on acyclovir 400 mg 2x a day for a cpl years now. That seemed to really help. I've been having constant OB recently, though. Now I know I have immense stress right now. So, I was just wondering - do you think it's the stress level or is there a better med or should I up the dosage amount of what I'm already taking?
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Stress will surely cause outbreaks. Have you considered the once daily therapy that is available?

I know that in times of stress for me upping the dose for a day or so does tend to help a bit.
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Well, I actually had a similar question myself. I tried to find a higher dosage too. That is only because I don't see a change in the outbreaks yet. I have only been on Acyclovir for a few months. I have always seemed to have one outbreak after another. At least two a month. But yea, you should totally help me out also with finding something 'better'. The only other meds I found were Valtrex and Famvir. So you could try to go to medicinenet.com and check it out.
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I'll check that out. Thx!
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I am taking Valtrex, I've always stuck with it because it works. I haven't tried anything else so I'm not sure about dosages... however, i do know stress will increase the outbreaks. All I can say is find something quiet and peaceful to do each day. Good Luck!
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Thx red daisy! I just have crisis in every area of my life right now & have for so long. It makes it really tough to say the least.
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yeah i know the feeling... just try your best to find some down time each day, even if it's 10 minutes... do what ever it takes.
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