User Reviews for valacyclovir oral

This was given for an Epstein Barr reactivation I didn't even know I had. After five days on this stuff I went from feeling great, active, happy, to feeling like I want to die. So depressed, so angry, and on the verge on feeling violent. I'll never take it again.

It took about two days for this medication start working, and it works very well to remove the cold sores from my mouth. However, I’m not sure if it’s worth the side effects, which are tiredness, nausea, headaches, and trouble sleeping. I have to take this for a whole 30 days. Not sure if I can last.

shingles started taking the drug on day 2, within 5 days cleared no problems, worked great

Started taking 72 hours after feeling pains in chest and back, which is when i visited the doc who diagnosed me (I hadn't noticed the extensive rash on my back). 11 days of taking drug religiously and last night was worst yet in terms of pain. Rash appears to be scabbing over. Symptoms are barely noticeable when doing stuff in the day (the more energetic the better) but doing nothing brings on world of pain. The best I can say is I've had no side effects, but does this drug actually work?

I began taking the medication about 55 hours after rash appeared. The rash continued to spread but not as much as I expected. Also the soreness of blisters and body aches were tolerable. I feel that the medication minimised the outbreak. I am on day 7 and still experiencing soreness and aches. Ibruprofen in conjunction with this medication and I feel good

Was diagnosed with Eczema Herpeticum on one of my eyes. From pink eye symptoms to a terrible rash of around 30 blisters around the skin of my eyes that developed quickly in a matter of a couple days. Went to Urgent care and diagnosed as Celluitis and prescribed oral and eye drop antibiotics, but fortunately with recommendation from Urgent care provider, I booked an appointment to my dermatologist as well , which they correctly diagnosed me as having Eczema Herpeticum. Also, booked me to an optometrist just to make sure my actual eyes were not infected, thankfully not. Was prescribed Valacyclovir 1GM, 3 times a day for a week. As others mentioned, on the 3rd day of taking the prescription, the blisters healed and almost back to normal skin conditions on 4th to 5th Day. I was impressed. I imagine if I took it earlier if diagnosed correctly earlier, my symptoms would be much lesser. This was in combination of an ocular ointment/antibiotic to keep the skin around my eyes from catching any further infection since the skin was raw from still healing. I will continue on suppression treatment with Valacyclovir, which I heard is about 3 months of continuous dosage and some regular rhythm after. I recommend anyone who has these symptoms get checked by a dermatologist if they can or mention Eczema Herpeticum to your provider. Can be easily diagnosed as celluitis or impetigo, which prescriptions of antibiotics won't work again Eczema Herpeticum, since it's a viral infection-Herpes Simplex. Needs to be caught early to be fought correctly. While taking this medication, I had no side affects, although they said to take with plenty of water, which i do. 2 glasses of water. Hope this info helps someone!Read More Read Less

I have been on this for only 2 days, I have not seen an improvement yet. The only side effects that I have experienced is dry eyes. I wear contacts and they feel very uncomfortable. I have been drinking 8oz of water before taking the pill and eating half of my meal, then take the pill, drink more water and then finish my meal. So far no nausea and I get nauseous very easy. I have noticed a bit of bloating and gas but nothing I can't handle. Pills are huge so taking them with juice helps as well. Read More Read Less

Medication took care of rash and hives but the stomach pain and nausea are so bad-Do not know if will be able to finish

Got the medication as soon as diagnosed with shingles. Markedly reduced the pain within 24 hours and began to reduce the blistering and spread to other areas within about 48 hrs. Only side effect was tiredness and fatigue.

I had shingles and writhin 48 hrs started the medication and took it for 10 days religiously. I had discomfort with all the side effects but I had chickenpox so bad in my 20â??s that I wasnâ??t going to mess around. My main concern a month after stopping the medication is that I have ringing in my ears that seems to get worse instead of going away. Iâ??ll be seeing my Dr about this soon.

I agree that the cure was worse than the disease. Are usually take L lysine for cold sores and they do a pretty good job clearing it up in a few days. But my doctor noticed mine and suggested this. I have no idea what’s in here but I have a lot of food allergies. And this seems to perhaps contain all of them! Terrible stomach cramping, diarrhea, bloating, constant pains and digestive sounds do not really make me want to continue— all of this and I have only taken it for one day! These things are like horse pills, and three times a day seems ridiculous! And there is absolutely no way I would recommend anyone take them on an empty stomach. They’re a lot like anabiotic‘s in that sense, causing total dismay in your digestive system. I will not finish this bottle, and will not recommend it to anyone! Read More Read Less

I recently tested positive for HSV2. I had a minor outbreak but it wouldn't go away, it kept spreading. As soon as one blister would clear up another would pop up next to it. I asked my NP for a daily med. I started taking 1GM Valacyclovir and it cleared up almost immediately. I did however notice that I got blisters on my scalp and a rash on my cheek (face cheek). I went to a dermatologist and he gave me a shampoo, an ointment and 2.5 % hydrocortisone lotion for my face. I used coconut oil on my scalp and that seemed to work really well. I stoped taking the Valacyclovir and everything cleared up. I guess I'll just take the 1GM of Valacyclovir the first sign of a blister......Read More Read Less

For the last 3 years I have been getting cold sores about every 4 times a year, but getting progressively more. This last year I started getting them in my nose, lips, and once in my mouth. The Dr. did prescribe me as needed, but since they seemed to be showing up more often and almost never going away in my nose, for the last 3 months, he put me on a preventative. 1GM 3 times a day for 5 days, then 1 a day. I have been on this drug for 2 weeks and the scabs in my nose have finally healed and have not felt any new sores coming on. I haven't had any side affects. Read More Read Less

I had a large rash outbreak appear on right shoulder upper right chest and neck. I had redness and tingling days before but since its my first time I didnâ??t associate it with anything. Anyway on day one it didnâ??t hurt and I assume it was an allergy, day two redness went down but I reached for a Dr.; I was not able so see a Dr until day 3 and I started Valacyclovir 3x a day 7 days then. Pain and stiffness started for me on day 4 and got worst the next 3 days as the rash and blisters dried. No problems with the medication but I probably started too late for it to help. Read More Read Less

Had bad pain and was nauseous for two weeks before shingles rash showed up. Doctor immediately put me on valacyclovir. The caplets are huge so I had difficulty taking them, finally cutting them into eighths for ease of taking. Have been on this medicine for four days and am now experiencing bad headaches, and am lethargic. I do think this medicine helped clear up the shingles rash as most blisters are healing. I'm to take valacyclovir for ten days but may not finish that course of treatment as the headaches are so bad. Will try to complete seven days of medicine.Read More Read Less

I take this at the very first sign of a cold sore, that "tingling" feeling. This last time I was out and didn't get my refill until it started actually blistering. 2 hours after the initial dose, the tingle was gone and the blisters broken and dry.

I'm 68 and it took 1.5 years to diagnose that I have HSV. It was in my mouth, throat. That's 1.5 years of pain in my mouth/throat and seeing about 15 to 20 dentists and different doctors trying to get a diagnosis. I've never experienced a cold sore on my the outer part of my mouth. I've been on this drug for just 2 days and am experiencing pain ful diarrhea and headaches. I'm taking 1 gram a day. I don't know if I can reduce the dose to stop the side effects. It appears more will be revealed as I continue to take this medication. Meanwhile, I certainly hope that I can kiss my husband again someday. Read More Read Less

Cure was worse than the shingles. Rash gone within the week but upset stomach, bloating was very very uncomfortable. Couldn't get a deep breath due to inflamed stomach and intestines. Took 3 weeks for me to get appetite back.

The only problem I have is an upset stomache and a bit lethargic. However, it has helped to stop and heal the spread within 5 days!

Does not work has taken 4 week's to clear up. Have never had such a hard time getting rid of it as with this medication. After switching to another manufacturer have had GREAT RESULTS