User Reviews for acyclovir oral

I find that this pill is gentle and effective.

I JUST STARTED THIS MEDICINE TODAY

I have a type of Staph infection that caused a blister like sore on my urethra, After taking Acyclovir (5 a day for 5 days) I'm on my 4th day and the sore has not gotten worse or better. The triple antibiotic ointment I used before worked much better and faster.

Taken at first sign of breakout usually takes about 2 days to cure.

I would rather take natural products, Still researching that.

I have had genital herpes for 8 years, I have had two break outs in 8 years, the first one was when I encountered it for the first time and the second one was when I was out of town and stopped taking my medicine for a week (forgot at home). Because I take 1 Acyclovir per day I never have break outs (knock on wood). I highly suggest trying!

This has been a miracle. I was getting cold soars about once a week due to stress at work.. Go figure! Id have one and before it was almost all clreaded I would get another. I had one on my mouth from before Halloween until a few days before Thanksgiving.

i used to have a prescription for the cream and the pills years ago, but i only get about one outbreak of cold sores on one area on my top lip about every two years... nevertheless, you look horrible and the blisters hurt and i laid out of work for 3 days i was so embarrassed. luckily i happened to be going to the dr. for another reason and they suggested i get a prescription for the pills and keep them handy for emergencies. i had already had massive sores on my lip for 2 or 3 days by this time, but within hours of taking the first two pills my cold sores no longer hurt or ached. also, i remember from years ago if you take this pill at the very first sign of a tingle you can totally stop the outbreak. this is a tried and true medication. had a roomate in college in the early 90s who swore by this med, back then wasn't available in generic. in my opinion the generic works just as well as the zovirax. i plan on keeping this medication on hand for for outbreaks...even if only once a year, it is still worth it to not have the awful stigma of nasty cold sores on your lip! Read More Read Less

have had herpes since i was 19 (now 32), i take the meds as soon as i feel the tingle/itch coming on. i am always healed in 3 days (5 at most). take the meds as soon as the symptoms start...that is when it works best. only time i experienced side effects is when i took 3 of the 400mg in less then 12 hours...learned i have to space it out to about 15-16 hours (even if that means waking up to take it)

It worked and cleaned up my sores and blisters down below. I started it on a sat. 4 tiems a day but by tuesday i had awful diarrhea even if i took it with food, is that normal??? i tried taking kaiopectate? 2 times yesterday and 3 imodiums and nothing has stopped it...

I just started taking this medication. But So far it seems to be taking care of the problem. The only draw back is that it is making my stomach upset but,that is easlily remedied.

very tired and diarrha with the medicine but is the first time taking it , i am only 21 and this is my second time having shingles .

Had outbreaks on lips and inside mouth since mt teens. Would come on fast and spread very quickly as well. When I feel an episode coming on I start the medication and it stops it's and starts the healing process. If I catch it in the tingly stage there's no outbreak. Tried all the other creams/balms and such (not valtrex) without any real benefit. This drug has worked fantastic for me and as far as I know, no side effects. I don't always take the 5 a day, probably about 3 tablets for 1-3 days and that generally takes care of it. With extreme outbreaks I do take about 4-5 for 2 days, and that seems to wrok for me.Read More Read Less

Acyclovir has helped me control my herpes and helps outbreaks to heal quickly. I usually require a week or less of treatment and I'm OK again.

I have Crohn's Disease and was having cold sores on my lip and vaginal area. Since taking this medication both have ceased. It has been great

Well this is my first time using this pill and i could say that i am very satisfied with my recovery.