Will Valtrex work for me???

Question

My doctor told me she wont perscribe Valtrex for me unless I am having an outbreak. I havent had one in a while but i read somewhere that if you wait too long to take Valtrex it won't help you? Is this true?

i have genital herpes

Answer 1

My doctor will give me a prescription even if I don't have an outbreak. I just ran out of my medication (acyclovir) a few months ago and she went ahead a gave me another years worth refill. I didn't even have to go in a see her.

If you have been diagnosed with genital herpes you should ALWAYS be able to get a refill, even without seeing the doctor. Herpes is for life, it's not like it's going anywhere. You should always have anti viral medication like Valtrex or acyclovir on hand just in case you have an outbreak.

Also, Valtrex helps prevent outbreaks and helps speed up the healing process. You can't "wait too long" when it comes to herpes. It's always going to be there. So, it doesn't matter if you take it as soon as you think you are getting an outbreak or even days into the outbreak. It'll work just the same. It's not like other STDs that can cause health problems if not treated in time.

See a different doctor if they won't prescribe you medication. There is NO reason you should have to wait till you get an outbreak if you have been diagnosed with genital hepes.

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Answer 4

I can only wish my doctor never perscribed VALTREX for me. I used to have a small bump only once a year. Told my doctor about it and he perscribed VALTREX. The biggest mistake was accepting it. VALTREX does not work for everyone. Ever since I took that first pill, my outbreaks are more frequent and severe. It seems as if every time I turn around, I'm always having an outbreak. My suggestion, if your outbreaks aren't that bad or frequent, try getting rid of them the natural way. Or try extra dosage of lysine and apply honey (don't double dip) on the sores. Honey helps them heal much quicker. Someone told me to hold a fresh slice of a garlic clove for a few mins before applying the honey, but I have yet to test that option.

Answer 5

Valtrex is a popular antiviral medicine that effectively slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus so that the body can fight off the infection. The active ingredient in Valtrex is valaciclovir. The antiviral medicine is found helpful for treating genital herpes, shingles and cold sores. Though Valtrex does not cure herpes, it is found immensely useful in reducing the symptoms of the infection.
Valtrex for shingles works by stopping the virus cells from replicating and spreading. It achieves this goal by blocking the action of viral enzyme called DNA polymerase that assists the herpes virus to replicate. Valtrex stops the herpes infection from replicating and spreading. This allows your body's immune system to deal with the virus much quickly than it would naturally. In addition, Valtrex antiviral medicine can also decrease the risk of passing genital herpes infection to your sexual partner.
To get effective results of Valtrex for shingles, you must use it as prescribed by your doctor. For best results, treatment with Valtrex should be started as early as possible after the first appearance of symptoms. It is suggested that you take the dose with a full glass of water. Drinking plenty of water while you are taking Valtrex helps to keep your kidneys function properly. You must also complete your course of Valtrex medicine, even if the symptoms get better. This will help Valtrex to deal with the infection in a better way and prevent any further outbreaks from occurring.
Although Valtrex is a well-tolerated medicine, in some patients it may cause side effects such as headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, confusion, decreased kidney function, dizziness, nausea and vomiting and disturbances of liver function. In case, any of the above reported side effects become bothersome and if you face any unusual side effect, please report to your doctor immediately.
These days, you can also buy Valtrex online. When placing an order, you'll be required to fill-in an online consultation form that requests details about your medical conditions and the medicines that you may be taking. The information will help the online doctor to judge the suitability of Valtrex for you. If the doctor finds Valtrex suitable for you, you'll receive prescription via email and the medicine will be delivered to you.

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Answer 6

Your Doctor is correct Valtrex will not be prescribed unless you have outbreak and a series of them, it will not make any difference if you wait too long as you put it, Valtrex will work anytime.It has to be confirmed you in fact have HSV2 genital herpes via laboratory test. ♥

Answer 7

I've had it for 10+ years. Valtrex works ALL THE TIME. A prefer the generics because it is less expensive. The best thing to do is to take it as soon as you feel the tingling (let down) sensation. I use the cream as well.

Answer 8

Do you have genital herpes or do you have cold sores? Both are herpes viruses but are treated in different ways with the same medication. If you suffer from the genital herpes, then the doctor may want to wait and see if you really need help suppressing the symptoms and if you have cold sores, it is recommended that you only take a small regiment of pills for a day or two once you have an outbreak.

If you are unhappy with your doctor's decision NOT to treat you unless you are having an outbreak, then it is your right to seek out a second opinion. Good luck.

Answer 9

Valtrex is a prescribed medication commonly used for herpes. Cold sores that are reoccurring can be a form of herpes.

Answer 10

NO THAT IS NOT TRUE...VALTREX SHOULD BE TAKING UPON THE FIRST SIGNS OF A OUT BREAK BUT YOUR DR IS MEAN B/C YOU KNOW WAY BEFORE THE SORE COMES THAT THE OUTBREAK IS ON THE WAY...TRY A DIFFERENT DR YOU SHOULD HAVE UNLIMITED REFILLS SINCE YOUR POSITIVE ALSO TRY A-SI-GLOW-VER TOO IT IS ONLY LIKE FIVE BUCKS BUT ITS 3 TIMES A DAY.......