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acyclovir side effects

Is there any other treatment for recurrent herpes besides acyclovir and valtrex? I have never taken valtrex but have read that they are the same thing. I feel so bloated, tired and dizzy while on acyclovir. My dr said we could try valtrex...but if it's the same, what's the point? Any other people with similar side effects that found solutions?
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what dose of acyclovir are you taking? are you taking daily suppressive therapy or just treating ob's as they occur?

what testing had you had done originally to diagnose you? does your partner have hsv2?

if you don't tolerate acyclovir, you won't tolerate valtrex most likely.

grace
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I forgot to add that I have never had a breakout/rash. There is one cut that always appears and goes away with medication. I get it every month, since being diagnosed 4 months ago :( Not too bad, but I have a partner and want to do everything in my power to stop risk of spreading.
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