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Valacyclovir is used to treat the symptoms of herpes zoster (also known as shingles), a herpes virus infection of the skin; it is also used to treat and prevent genital herpes infections. In your body, valacyclovir becomes the anti-herpes medicine, acyclovir. Although valacyclovir will not cure shingles or genital h... continue
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Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Sexually Transmitted Di... | 132 |
96% |
| Shingles | 33 |
94% |
| Bell's Palsy | 21 |
81% |
| Oral Herpes | 17 |
82% |
| Sexually Transmitted Di... | 12 |
100% |
Overall, 93% (228
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Valtrex Reviews
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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 was given a three day sample and it worked by the second day. Ive been off of it for a few days and feel sick again. Now I just have to wait for that prescription to be approved.
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Seems to have led to early healing of the blisters
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This is what she takes.. It seems to be working, However she had never had an outbreak with me and we have been together for 2 and half years..
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I have found when I have anourbreak works fantastically
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ER Dr. ordered shot for pain Valtrex prednisone pain pills. Pain greatly reduced rash seems to be drying up this is Sat.
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I'm on incidental treatment and it clears up the sore before it becomes unsitely but the sore is still there and im still contagious
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its great and its workin
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ST for 3 months now. Helps except when I'm under extreme stress (getting diagnosed with Lyme disease)...
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It seems to be working. Im taking it with prednisone and Lortab for pain. The rash is stabbing over but the pain seems to be getting worse.
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did nothing
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Took large doeses on intial break out... continue to take one a day to prevent further more...
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Helped heal it but the itching and pain remained the same.
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used at the initial outbreak only.
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i am having my second outbreak in about 10 months of genital herpes. My doctor put me on Valtrex 500 mg twice a day for three days. It is day two and ... [More] -
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Thanks everyone....will try the advice. Hope everyone has a beautiful Christmas and New Year. Hugs... [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]
