Stopping Valtrex & Outbreaks

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LK - 06 Mar 2004 04:11 GMT

Some asked recently if they stopped taking Valtrex does that mean the
outbreaks start again.

With me the answer is "yes". I stopped taking it for almost 2 weeks
and I have an outbreak that is much smaller than usual. But now more
are appearing.

It could be coincidence, but who knows. So I'm taking it again. I
liked the confidence it gave that I probably wouldn't have outbreak
and now...yuk!

LK

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rojer - 10 Mar 2004 02:13 GMT

> Some asked recently if they stopped taking Valtrex does that mean the
> outbreaks start again.
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>
> LK

How long have you had H and how long have you been on Valtrex.

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LK - 11 Mar 2004 15:45 GMT

>> Some asked recently if they stopped taking Valtrex does that mean the
>> outbreaks start again.
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>
>How long have you had H and how long have you been on Valtrex.

I started taking the Valtrex again on the 3rd day after I felt the
tingling and as the blisters were forming and even then it made a
difference. After 3 days the blisters gone and almost healed.
Usually it takes 5-6 days for them crust and start healing. This drug
makes a difference for me.

I've had herpes since 1986 and started taking 1/2 gram/day Valtrex
first week in January after reading in the newspaper it reduces
transmission to another person by 49%. When I thought the
relationship was over I stopped taking it.

And I was wrong about the relationship being over. I'm very happy
about that, so I have another reason to stay on it. He's pleased I'm
doing what I can to protect him.

LK

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rojer - 12 Mar 2004 01:09 GMT

> I've had herpes since 1986 and started taking 1/2 gram/day Valtrex
> first week in January after reading in the newspaper it reduces
> transmission to another person by 49%. When I thought the
> relationship was over I stopped taking it.

After so many years you were still getting frequent outbreaks while
not on Valtrex? After you noticed a decrease in OBs? I ask because I
take 1 gram twice a day for a total of 2 grams a day and I still get
OBs once a month or so. (no signs just pain type1).

> And I was wrong about the relationship being over. I'm very happy
> about that, so I have another reason to stay on it. He's pleased I'm
> doing what I can to protect him.
>
> LK

Really happy for you about that. :)

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LK - 14 Mar 2004 05:30 GMT

>> I've had herpes since 1986 and started taking 1/2 gram/day Valtrex
>> first week in January after reading in the newspaper it reduces
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>take 1 gram twice a day for a total of 2 grams a day and I still get
>OBs once a month or so. (no signs just pain type1).

Considering the stress I have been under past few years, I'm not
surprised. That is finally settling down, now that the divorce papers
are going thru. I used to go for 6 months at a time without an
outbreak. Sometimes even a couple years. But with the stress it's
been 4-8 weeks between outbreaks.

So reduced stress will help with my all around health.

LK

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