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Cold Sores 3 review(s) 14 medications
9.9
Herpes Simplex, Muco...nocompetent Host 1 review(s) 3 medications
9.5
Herpes Simplex, Suppression 4 review(s) 3 medications
9.4
Varicella-Zoster 0 review(s) 6 medications
9.0
Herpes Zoster 2 review(s) 11 medications
8.5

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Anonymous user said:
User Rating:  
10
Valtrex (valacyclovir) for Herpes Simplex, Suppression: I am 60 years old, female, have had many very painful breakouts over the last 15 yrs. I have weakened immune system. Finally after two breakouts within 2 months, I am now on 500 mg valacyclovir every night. So far, no problems except I have gained weight and feel tired all the time, but I take other medicines that cause this also. I recommend it highly.

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September 14, 2009 11:33 PM
mawatson147 (unregistered) said:
User Rating:  
10
Valtrex (valacyclovir) for Cold Sores: I went to the doctor with a bottom lip full of cold sores. I was swollen beyond anything (anyone remember Bubba from Forest Gump?). The doctor prescribed Valtrex 1 gram, 3 times a day (every 8 hours). Well, 24 hours have passed, my swelling is down to almost normal, and I'm already in the scab stage. AMAZING! I will be keeping this on hand all the time. By the way, I have been suffering with cold sores for 20 years, and have used everything from Abreva to L-Lysine to other homeopathic remedies. These are the quickest results EVER. Definitely worth the money.

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August 6, 2009 9:48 AM
Anonymous user said:
User Rating:  
10
Valtrex (valacyclovir) for Herpes Simplex, Mucocutaneous/Immunocompetent Host: Very expensive though.

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June 7, 2009 7:36 PM
Anonymous user said:
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Valtrex (valacyclovir) for Cold Sores: My face started tingling while I was at work and I had a couple of little pustules starting to form. I put denavir on my cold sore until I could make it to the doctor. 9 hours later my cold sore was more full and I went to the doctor and received a prescription for valtrex. I took my first dose and went to sleep. Later that day I took my second dose and I noticed after my second dose the pustules started to dry up. I read a lot of material saying that you need to take Valtrex before the cold sore actually appears for it to be most effective, but I can truly say that it still works even if the cold sore is visible. I never new that I could get rid of a cold sore so fast. Definitely try Valtrex.

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October 29, 2008 6:44 AM
blkstn (unregistered) said:
User Rating:  
10
Valtrex (valacyclovir) for Herpes Zoster: I was able to take Valtrex within 14 hours of the onset of the rash and I feel that it helped suppress what could have been a disaster. It has been three days on Valtrex and I am beginning to feel myself. The rash suppressed it's growth and is beginning the second and third cycle of healing.

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August 8, 2008 8:05 AM
Anonymous user said:
User Rating:  
10
Valtrex (valacyclovir) for Cold Sores: I take Valtrex for cold sores. Just taking 2, twice a day for one day, and the next day it is gone. It is really a life saver. Anyone who has ever had a cold sore should really talk to your doctor about keeping Valtrex on hand.

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July 30, 2008 11:44 PM
No Problem (unregistered) said:
User Rating:  
10
Valtrex (valacyclovir) for Herpes Simplex, Suppression: One 500 mg Valtrex a day and I did not have any outbreaks for more than one year. I had a newborn son and herpes can kill a child under 3 months. I decided to take Valtrex everyday. It worked and I was not aware of any side effects at all.

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July 10, 2008 3:55 AM
Anonymous user said:
User Rating:  
10
Valtrex (valacyclovir) for Herpes Simplex, Suppression: I take Valtrex everyday no sign of break out what so ever it's awesome.

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April 9, 2008 2:30 AM
Anonymous user said:
User Rating:  
8.0
Valtrex (valacyclovir) for Herpes Simplex, Suppression: I take Valtrex for suppressive therapy. My daily life is so much more manageable emotionally and physically since taking Valtrex as a suppressive treatment. For those who suffer with this virus, you will understand how our lows are very low when experiencing regular outbreaks. Valtrex allows my condition to be a minor inconvenience and no longer a dark lonely place. I now experience an outbreak twice yearly.

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April 6, 2008 9:07 AM
Anonymous user said:
User Rating:  
9.0
Valtrex (valacyclovir) for Herpes Zoster: Valtrex has been a life saver in relation to recurring shingles. It reduces the pain and inflammation and duration of the outbreak.

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March 5, 2008 7:41 PM

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