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Valtrex for Herpes Simplex, Suppression User Reviews (Page 5)

Reviews for Valtrex

Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Anonymous
  • April 9, 2008

"I take Valtrex every day, no sign of breakout whatsoever. It's awesome."

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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • November 27, 2018

"Started the 1000 mg twice daily for ten days. Within the first day in, felt dizzy, headache, body aches, stuffy nose, cough, etc. I took the day off work and called the doc."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • March 7, 2021

"I have been on 1000 milligrams a day for around five years. I still get breakouts monthly to bimonthly. Upping my dosage doesn’t decrease the time of the outbreak."

2 / 10
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Frequently asked questions

  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • October 22, 2021

"I have been in a constant outbreak since June!!! Have tried both meds daily, nothing has helped!! What’s wrong? I'll have to go back to the doctor!!"

1 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • December 24, 2020

"Valtrex is a miracle worker."

10 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 30, 2023

"A question I have: has anyone experienced ongoing frequent urination with HSV-2? I’ve been on Valtrex for 12 days. No breakout!"

9 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 19, 2017

"I can't afford this medication. No insurance, and it is ridiculously expensive, even though I would love to try it as suppressive therapy."

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