Valtrex - Just started - Side effects

[A_Tony]

I have just started Valtrex 1 per day, 500mg.

I was wondering if anyone else who has started this treament for suppression has noticed any side effects such as pain in the lower legs or anything else?

Also did the side effects go away in time?

Thanks.

[noclue22226]

so your saying i should get tested again?? at what time frame. My last test was at 17.5 weeks.......so 6 months?? at some point i have to stop testing......i am currently off the valtrex for the 3rd day.....so far so good...i still have some discomfort issues but i dont have any burning on the shaft of the penis.....last time it occured 10 days later......so we will see what happens.....i wasnt sure if i should take the test at 6 months??

[greengem5]

I have had herpes for years. I went to the ER, was told that I had it back in '94. It is now 2008 - I haven't taken anything for that in over seven years. Every blue moon there will be an outbreak - but I know when they are going to show up. When I'm really stressed, very sick, or have sex too long. Other than that, I don't have an outbreak. Over the years I have learned how to try and control them from showing up. Keep your body as clean as possible, and try to stay stress free and healthy. You need to take a test to find out if you actually have it or not. Plain and simple. You might be wasting your time taking valtrex. Even if you have it and continue taking the meds, you still might get an outbreak anyway like I did. That is why I stopped taking it in the first place. Asta.

[noclue22226]

sorry i didnt mean any disrespect.......its just been tough like i am sure it has been for others who have or think they have it...

[waringblender]

Jesus, listen to yourself. There are people who actually HAVE herpes who go off their medications, and you don't even have it!

I just happened to come  from another forum where there was a discussion of how weak-willed, spineless, whiny, and entitled Amerikans have become. You would have lasted about a day if you were in the Donner Party, man. Afraid to go off an antiviral medication for a virus you don't have. You deserve an award of some kind (Darwin?).

[noclue22226]

i am just scared to go off it.....afraid of what will happen

[DidisMirage]

Thank goodness you're finally listening!! :)