Question 1

what dosage of l lysine for cold  sores prevention?

Accepted Answer

1000-3000 mg/day: There have been only a few studies on this. They do show that l-lysine is highly effective for preventing cold sores. Some studies used doses of 1000 mg 3x/day while others used as little as 1000 mg/day. I usually advise 1500 mg/day. If you still get cold sores try raising the dose- lysine is quite safe.

Question 2

is it safe to take l-lysine for cold sores in first trimester?

Accepted Answer

Amino acid: it is an amino acid ( body protein) and is not harmful-better off using topical cold sore medical and oral zince tablets.

Question 3

can you let me know how many mg of l-lysine to take for a cold sore?

Accepted Answer

Lysine: Brief supplementation w lysine 1, 000mg orally 3x a day at the onset, can also hasten healing.

Question 4

is it safe to take l-lysine pills while breastfeeding to help control cold sore breaks outs?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is considered safe to use while breastfeeding.

Question 5

i had a massive cold sore outbreak. i used zelitrex and coxflam. also using zinplex, centrum and l-lysine. only days later reoccured,why?

Accepted Answer

Learn basics about h: First, is this hsv ["cold sore"]? Or something else? Assuming it is hsv1, then valacyclovir [Zelitrex} is very effective if used as soon as the first tingling prodrome is appreciated. The longer the delay the less the benefit. Dose is 2 pills [2 grams] at once. After a day or 2 it is not effective. The other items are totally useless for herpes in any way. l-Lysine is an old scam: throw it away.

Question 6

i'm on prescription adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) for my adult add, can i take l-lysine for my cold sore?

Accepted Answer

Drug interactions.: Drug interaction checker on Drugs.Com showed no interactions. See:  http://www.drugs.com/interactions-check.php?drug_list=190-1645,1502-14127

Question 7

i am a 21 year old female and weigh 117 lbs. my cold sores are so bad that i can go two months with having them back toback. how much lysine should i take to prevent them?

Accepted Answer

Why lysine?: Lysine is not a recognized treatment for herpes. There are home remedies and prescription treatments that may provide better results. It would be prudent to consult your doctor for an evaluation and see this site for more info.
http://www.umm.edu/patiented/articles/what_other_conditions_similar_herpes_simplex_000052_7.htm.

Question 8

is it safe to take l-lysine while nursing? i've had been fighting coldsores for 6wks and i have a 7w.o baby. using abreva. ice makes it worse.

Accepted Answer

Lysine and  nursing: Lysine is an essential amino acid(protein) meaning our body cannot make it. It is part of our diet.We eat 60,000 mg  protein a day. For prophylaxis usually one takes 500-1000 mg a day and for an acute flare I have seen 1500 to 3000 mg/day given for 2-5  days.  It may at very high doses interact with arginine another amino acid( but we  have to have both in our diet, anyway) . Discuss with doc

Question 9

i take l-lysine supplements for coldsores & have been having very vivid dreams lately. the only thing i can think of is taking the supps before bed.

Accepted Answer

Herpes: Cold sores are herpes.  It is recommended that you use Acyclovir for this.  I favor Valtrex (valacyclovir).  @ grams twice a day for 1 day is the recommended treatment.  While lysine s supplements won't hurt, its not really going to help either.

Question 10

can l-lysine prevent miscarriages?

Accepted Answer

Not to my knowledge: Highly unlikely

double check with your doc also.

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I am a 21 year old female and weigh 117 lbs. my cold sores are so bad that i can go two months with having them back toback. how much lysine should i take to prevent them?

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Is it safe to take l-lysine while nursing? i've had been fighting coldsores for 6wks and i have a 7w.o baby. using abreva. ice makes it worse.

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