Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months

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I started taking this medication and within 2 months my hair started falling out. I have stopped taking it immediately and now it will be a waiting game to see if I lose more hair. Unfortunately going bald is not an option for me. I was using as a suppressive therapy 400 mg a day. This is apparently a rare side effect, but I wanted to let people know that it does happen. I had not made any new cha ... Show Full Comment

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I started taking this medication and within 2 months my hair started falling out. I have stopped taking it immediately and now it will be a waiting game to see if I lose more hair. Unfortunately going bald is not an option for me. I was using as a suppressive therapy 400 mg a day. This is apparently a rare side effect, but I wanted to let people know that it does happen. I had not made any new changes in my lifestyle and had never experienced hair loss before, so I am SURE it was due to the Acyclovir. Other than the hair loss everything was going well. I am so sad!
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Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I first found out I had herpes almost 2 yrs ago from whom is still unknown. I have learned to live and cope with this disease and continue with my everyday routine. I still have my moments where I get upset, but it is a price I have to pay for my carelessness. Acyclovir actually works better for me than Valtrex; plus way more cheaper.

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I first found out I had herpes almost 2 yrs ago from whom is still unknown. I have learned to live and cope with this disease and continue with my everyday routine. I still have my moments where I get upset, but it is a price I have to pay for my carelessness. Acyclovir actually works better for me than Valtrex; plus way more cheaper.
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Reviewer: 45-54 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months

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No sex for 10 years, then I trust one long-time friend-turned-lover, and I get herpes. Blisters are very painful at first, could barely walk. Med started working after 2-3 doses, but too many outbreaks made my doctor prescribe daily use, which I'll be starting after this outbreak is over. Any comments on daily use? Some people are paying too much. Look for discounts on 200 mg, if your scrip is ... Show Full Comment

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No sex for 10 years, then I trust one long-time friend-turned-lover, and I get herpes. Blisters are very painful at first, could barely walk. Med started working after 2-3 doses, but too many outbreaks made my doctor prescribe daily use, which I'll be starting after this outbreak is over. Any comments on daily use? Some people are paying too much. Look for discounts on 200 mg, if your scrip is for 400mg.
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Reviewer: Luvnlife, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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A cheating spouse decieded to come clean after 3 years after he was diagnosed & I experienced an epsisode. I was very concerned about the pain and embarrasment but with this medicine I can take as soon as symptoms begin & my day to day life is barely effected.

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A cheating spouse decieded to come clean after 3 years after he was diagnosed & I experienced an epsisode. I was very concerned about the pain and embarrasment but with this medicine I can take as soon as symptoms begin & my day to day life is barely effected.
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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