Valtrex side effects out weigh the benefits? - Herpes Message Board

singer1 · 01-23-2004, 04:53 PM

I know that there are side effects to every medicine. Do you all feel that the side effects of Valtrex out weigh the benefits of using it?

Ornament · 01-24-2004, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by singer1

I know that there are side effects to every medicine. Do you all feel that the side effects of Valtrex out weigh the benefits of using it?

Singer -

I don't have any side effects from Valtrax and I take it prior to an OB, usually 1 week before my period. It's starts with a sting/tingle sensation, in the gential area. My doctor told me to start taking as soon, as I start feeling any symptons. I take 1 1000mg. tab., once a day for 5 days. It seems to lessen the severity of my OB. But, the symptons, still last for a week. I was dx. in 10-03 and have had an OB once a month since then. But, I also take alot of different vitamins to try and boost my immune system. Hope the info. helps.......-Orn

singer1 · 01-24-2004, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Ornament

Singer -

I don't have any side effects from Valtrax and I take it prior to an OB, usually 1 week before my period. It's starts with a sting/tingle sensation, in the gential area. My doctor told me to start taking as soon, as I start feeling any symptons. I take 1 1000mg. tab., once a day for 5 days. It seems to lessen the severity of my OB. But, the symptons, still last for a week. I was dx. in 10-03 and have had an OB once a month since then. But, I also take alot of different vitamins to try and boost my immune system. Hope the info. helps.......-Orn

Thanks for the feedback!!!!

Ornament · 01-25-2004, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by singer1

Thanks for the feedback!!!!

You're welcome....glad I can be of some help....Without this board, I would feel doomed...It's unfortunate there's no support from dr.'s or counselers regarding this virus, and that's really sad....But, we do have each other. it seems to get better with time, both physically and mentally. Take Care, -Orn

singer1 · 01-25-2004, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Ornament

You're welcome....glad I can be of some help....Without this board, I would feel doomed...It's unfortunate there's no support from dr.'s or counselers regarding this virus, and that's really sad....But, we do have each other. it seems to get better with time, both physically and mentally. Take Care, -Orn

I think for the most part anymore, Dr's shove out the door as fast as they can. They don't take a genuine interest in really getting to know their patients. Amen to having this board! This is the best support that anyone can really get!

Take Care!