Acyclovir and Tiredness: What Users Say

• Won...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 27, 2019

For Herpes Simplex, Suppression "I ended up misdiagnosed on several occasions with what felt like a UTI and or thrush. After five days of agony and burning fever, I knew something was wrong. I had one sore which experts misdiagnosed as a cyst. Finally, a GP confirmed my worst fears. An STD in my thirties. I can still count my encounters on one hand, but anyone that has sex risks taking the virus and I was just unlucky. I was lucky my partner, who was a week into our relationship, was so supportive. I take acyclovir as a preventative medication to avoid more breakouts and it works a treat. I get the odd itch but no symptoms. I sometimes feel tired with it and alcohol, I have to be careful with. Otherwise, I really recommend it for self-esteem, getting back on your feet, and with the whole acceptance aspect. One in six of us have it. This makes it manageable. A vaccine or cure would be better still... But out of all the illnesses and diseases, this isn't the worst one.. Count the blessings x"

• Dad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 3, 2015

For Herpes Simplex (HSV) "It is an effective remedy, but the side effects in my case were worse than the problem. There was a point after about a week on the drug that I thought I was going to die. Daily it got worse, and I felt very tired all the time. It caused severe dizziness, trouble breathing, and while I was lying in bed, I woke up with a terrible feeling that I was passing out and could not go back to sleep and just lay there with the feeling of my head swirling."

• Den...
• June 27, 2019

For Herpes Simplex (HSV) "I am a 30-year-old woman, and I recently became diagnosed with genital herpes a few days ago. I started seeing a guy who didn't know he was infected with it. We had sex one of the times without a condom, and BOOM, here I am. I started having a burning sensation while peeing a few days later, vaginal irritation, stomach cramping, etc. I was given a prescription for a UTI. Three days later, I broke out in a few painful little bumps, and the burning in my urination got worse. Then I got a fever. I went to the ER, and the doctor diagnosed me with genital herpes. Luckily, it's a small localized area, she said, and gave me Acyclovir 400 MG to take three times a day. I'm on the third day, and it's a huge difference. The site is healing, it's not burning when I urinate, no more fever, and a lot less discharge. I've gotten some side effects of being very drowsy and tired, and tingling in random places. The only thing I hate is the drowsiness. I've been fighting to stay awake at work the past two days of it really kicking in."

• Cre...
• May 26, 2015

For Herpes Simplex, Suppression "I was exposed to herpes simplex 1 genitally one year ago. My first outbreak was minor and only lasted a week with no medication and disappeared with no medication. One year later, I have a horrible outbreak, very painful, and the doctor prescribed acyclovir 400 mg 3 times a day. The medicine worked quickly and stopped itching after 1 day, sores healed after about 3-4 days. After I stopped taking the medication, I had sex, which must have irritated the area because I got another outbreak about one week later. I started taking acyclovir again, except this time I experienced unusual tiredness and nausea. I noticed that if my heart rate went up, I became short of breath and felt like fainting. I only took the drug for this outbreak for about 3-4 days."

• mer...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 1, 2015

For Herpes Simplex (HSV) "I have been on this pill now for three days after suffering an attack for almost a week. I am feeling much better. The tingling and itching have reduced. Anti-itch medicated cream from the 99-cent store really helped with the itching. I am just a little tired and feel a little achy. I will take that any time than the feeling of this painful virus."

• Get...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 2, 2022

For Herpes Simplex (HSV) "Diagnosed with HSV2 11 years ago. Never received information on tablets I could take. Searched for a natural remedy. An active gym enthusiast and going through the stresses in life, I had outbreaks nearly every other month that lasted weeks. Tea tree oil stung like anything; L-Lysine sometimes worked, but I'd have to take 6000mg+ every day, which made me tired. Hot baths did nothing either. Smoking and drinking definitely assisted in causing outbreaks. I cut these two out as it had health benefits being in my mid-30s. Exercise of any sort resulted in outbreaks. Manscaping would cause outbreaks too. Depression was getting worse; I had no sex life and I needed to be me. Not a fan of prescribed medicine and avoided the doctor's being 'manly,' but I thought, what the heck, after seeing reviews on this site, and it's saved my life. 10+ years of depression gone in an instant! 400mg once or twice per day. A lot of people have HSV2, and it could be worse. Stay positive! Time to catch up for lost time."

• Mer...
• December 5, 2016

For Cold Sores "Was given this medication for cold sores, which had gone down into my throat thanks to having a weak immune system from lupus. This needs to be tested on viral bronchitis. I had a cold sore starting as the symptoms of viral bronchitis started, so began taking the med yesterday (day 5 of cold) and took my first dose right at 24 hours ago. I'm still very tired and feel a little feverish, but my nose and chest are 90% better. My mom has had this cold/virus for 14 days and is still fighting it. I have lupus, so every cold takes me weeks to overcome. I'm sure the med is helping with my cold."

• Lil...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 1, 2022

For Herpes Simplex (HSV) "I am 65 years old, and I have had genital herpes since I was 30. Acyclovir helps if I take it as soon as I feel the pain, 400 mg, 3 times a day. I didn't get it for years, but a few days ago, I could recognize the tingling. I phoned my doctor, and she sent the prescription straight away to the chemist. On my third day, it helps straight away, but the side effects are that I am feeling very tired and sleepy during the day. I suppose having an outbreak would be worse."