Question 1

can one get outbreaks while on valtrex?  i am taking 1g of valtrex daily.. but i am on an outbreak

Accepted Answer

Herpes: Yes, you can still have herpes outbreak while on valtrex. Suppressive therapy may lessen the amounts of outbreaks and shedding of the virus though.

Question 2

if i found a bottle of valtrex (valacyclovir) in my boyfriends cabinet but he hasn't said anything bout it to me or what it is for should i get tested?

Accepted Answer

Herpes Testing: All sexually active adults should know their herpes status with a blood test. Regardless of your boyfriend's history you should already know if you have been exposed to herpes.  90% of those exposed do not have sores or outbreaks and can still be contagious.  74% of americans have the 'oral' or herpes type one and 25% o;f americans have the 'genital' or herpes type two virus.

Question 3

the cheapest place to get valtrex (valacyclovir) or famvir?

Accepted Answer

Pharmacy: If you want the cheapest medication that works just as effectively consider acyclovir.

Question 4

have herpes 1.  took valtrex (valacyclovir).  i am to get retested.  is there any chance herpes 1 can come back negative?

Accepted Answer

No : Herpes 1 and 2 are both lifelong infections. The acute antibodies will return to normal but there are other antibodies that will always be elevated. The virus remains in your system. For some people the initial outbreak is only infection but others can have recurrent outbreaks. This is true of oral and genital lesions. Stress and weakened immune system can increase outbreaks but meds will treat.

Question 5

how will i know if i'm having a ghsv1 outbreak on daily valtrex (valacyclovir)? won't it get rid of or greatly lessen symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Herpes simplex: As a general rule valacyclovir usually modifies the frequency and severity of outbreaks of genital herpes, but this is not invariable and in some patients may not have any appreciable effect.

Question 6

51 years old recurrent cold sores since fall. had 4 since mid dec (heal 4-5 days)soon as stop 5 days of valtrex (valacyclovir) 500mg twice daily i get another.  help?

Accepted Answer

Longer treatment: Once the virus is established , it is often necessary to treat for a long time. Fortunately, the medicine is usually well tolerated.

Question 7

i had a hsv2 outbreak and took valtrex for three days. it healed but i am worried it has left a scar. is this possible? i have had this for 12 years and rarely get outbreaks. if i do they last for 10 days but have never left a scar. is it normal?

Accepted Answer

: Scars occur when the skin or mucuc membrane has been disrupted to a large degree and the healing forms new tissue to fill in the defect. Was your outbreak particularly bad? I would continue to cover the area with a moisturizing, emollient cover- aquaphor, vaseline and give it time to properly heal. Most scars reshape and fade over time.

Question 8

what's to be expected? might valtrex (valacyclovir) get rid of my cold sore?

Accepted Answer

Valtrex (valacyclovir) is a: Good choice for treatment but it will not make your cold sore go away forever.

Question 9

i take valtrex (valacyclovir) but still get mouth sores. what else can i do?

Accepted Answer

See Derm: Herpes is more likely to occur in the lip area. If you have mouth ulcers you should see a dermatologist for further evaluation to determine other etiologies.

Question 10

my valtrex (valacyclovir) is expired and i can't get into the doctor for a month. can i used gabapentin 100 mg in its place.

Accepted Answer

NoThey are totally : Different medications expired Valtrex (valacyclovir) might be just   Bit less potent but is probably still good . It is the antiviral medicAtion. The  gabapentin was just for the pain

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Can one get outbreaks while on valtrex? i am taking 1g of valtrex daily.. but i am on an outbreak

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If i found a bottle of valtrex (valacyclovir) in my boyfriends cabinet but he hasn't said anything bout it to me or what it is for should i get tested?

A member asked:

The cheapest place to get valtrex (valacyclovir) or famvir?

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Have herpes 1. took valtrex (valacyclovir). i am to get retested. is there any chance herpes 1 can come back negative?

A member asked:

How will i know if i'm having a ghsv1 outbreak on daily valtrex (valacyclovir)? won't it get rid of or greatly lessen symptoms?

A member asked:

51 years old recurrent cold sores since fall. had 4 since mid dec (heal 4-5 days)soon as stop 5 days of valtrex (valacyclovir) 500mg twice daily i get another. help?

A member asked:

I had a hsv2 outbreak and took valtrex for three days. it healed but i am worried it has left a scar. is this possible? i have had this for 12 years and rarely get outbreaks. if i do they last for 10 days but have never left a scar. is it normal?

A member asked:

What's to be expected? might valtrex (valacyclovir) get rid of my cold sore?

A member asked:

I take valtrex (valacyclovir) but still get mouth sores. what else can i do?

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My valtrex (valacyclovir) is expired and i can't get into the doctor for a month. can i used gabapentin 100 mg in its place.

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