Valtrex and Redness: What Users Say

• NoR...
• November 11, 2013

For Herpes Simplex, Mucocutaneous/Immunocompromised Host "I was infected with HSV-2 about two weeks ago in the genital area, pubic area to be exact. Only took 2 days before typical symptoms showed, but I waited 4 days before going to the ER, thinking the OB was folliculitis. I was prescribed Valtrex 1 g 2 times a day for ten days. After 2.5 days, I noticed that the herpes stopped spreading and the pain was gone. After 5 days, it was already healing/drying up. After 10 days, it is almost completely healed, with a few scabs left. This drug is very effective, but you have to take it on time every 12 hours or as instructed by your doctor. Side effects were fatigue, dry skin, dry eyes/slight redness at times, mood swings, hives, and sleeplessness."

• Bri...
• January 4, 2015

For Cold Sores "I took this at the very first tingling feeling that told me a cold sore was forming. I've been taking 2 pills a day for 2 days now, and my cold sore is not even visible. There is little to no irritation (with the help of some cream) and no redness or blistering. Best treatment I've ever used on my cold sores!"

• Tim...
• June 4, 2014

For Cold Sores "Got this prescription about 2 months ago, just in case I felt a cold sore coming on. Well, this morning I finally got to try it, and as far as I can tell, it seems to be working as well as past reviewers have posted. I felt it getting itchy for a couple of hours (I always have an itchy nose, so I just monitored it). I went to the bathroom at work about 2.5 hrs after feeling initial itching and noticed it turning red. (My cold sores come around the lower part of my nostril and partially inside my nose). I took 2 pills, and after about 30 mins, the itching and slight throbbing went away. It's now been 11 hrs since I took the first 2 pills, and the redness does seem to be retreating (but time will tell, different lighting in my home than my work)."

• Anonymous
• December 14, 2011

For Cold Sores "I have around 6 or more cold sore episodes a year - they are terrible. I finally tried Valtrex, and it's amazing. I took it just as I noticed a red spot forming. I took 2g and then 2g 12 hours later. The cold sore still formed the next day but never got 'crusty' - just redness and slight swelling. It was basically gone in 4-5 days. I think next time I'll take it for 2 days to see if that works better. I've tried the prescription creams, but they didn't always work well for me. I'm a believer in Valtrex. Wish I had this years ago."

• Anonymous
• May 1, 2011

For Cold Sores "Went to the beach, stayed in the sun way too long, and the next 2 days I got these fever blisters/cold sores. I was so upset until I found this medication! It really works; it gets rid of all the swelling, redness, pus/scab. Basically, if you feel the tingling, take it ASAP! It WILL help and relieve your mind, thinking 'all I have is this Abreva!' Well, use both, and it'll be gone no later than 4-5 days, and that's a lot better than 1-2 weeks left untreated."