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Valacyclovir for Herpes: What to Expect?

How much of a difference does Valacyclovir make for herpes simplex symptoms and outbreaks? I haven't been taking it long enough to know but would like to know what to expect. I've only ever had 2 outbreaks before taking the medicine, both were about a week of flu like symptoms and 2 weeks of sores and painful urination.

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sharkbait1097

For me it took about two weeks, I take 1 mg daily. If i miss a dose or run out of my meds I’ll get a outbreak pretty quickly. As long as I take it t daily I get absolutely no symptoms it’s been a live saver for me.

SpicyGingerrr

I have used it before. It was really effective for me. Me being diabetic, I get them super bad and out of control. This helps speed up the process and stop the lesions from spreading

Figarro

I was taking it regularly for awhile but it didn't seem like it was working all that great. I've tried more natural things like oregano oil and l-lysine. Both of those seemed to work okay. The oil of oregano in particular worked immediately after taking it. Hope this helps.

Kdee

with the oregano oil do you just put it on your outbreak ? Or do you take it before an outbreak occurs

Haleybug22

I was diagnosed about two years ago. I cried when I first had it bc I denied it even though it hurt. I have only had 3 outbreaks. Usually when stressted. Is this normal? How often do you all have outbreaks and can it be caught when not on outbreak

megankelly819

I only take mine during an outbreak and it takes about a week to clear it up.

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