How toxic is L-Lysine taken daily?

[sweetpoison]

I have Herpes, my breakout is only one area at the top of buttocks.  I have been taking Zovira 400mg daily (1 per day as suppresive measure) for at least 10 years.  I have had very few breakouts with it and none in the last couple of years.  I am looking to stop taking this since I have read much info about its long term possible side effects...... that it could effect liver levels, kidney, and possible hair loss (which I have).  I have heard a great deal about the use of L-Lysine in the natural treatment to suppress herpes and was wondering if this taken daily could build up and cause any serious side effects or does the body just flush what it does not need?  I have been searching on the internet and all I can find is that is has been shown to be helpful but nothing about the possible side effects.  Please help, I am attempting to get off all meds that are not necessary, I am almost 53 yrs. old and figure the body does not need prescription drugs that could cause other harm to organs.
Please advise me!!!

Vicki

[JohnnyB4]

i think this is one of those things the billionaire pharmaceutical corporations don't want people to know about. An $11. natural "herbal" type remedy that can almost "cure". Lysine was the miracle i was praying for. It reversed my outbreak back to normal skin state, and did it FAST. i know it might not work for everyone, because all people respond differently. But i'll share my secret with you to try... Besides taking 3 pills of 1000mg per day, while doing so, crush one into a glass of a small amount of hot water. Make a paste. Apply it directly to the blisters with a Qtip and you can practically watch them shrink over the next couple days. Clean the area with alcohol first. This cut my usual outbreak course to less than half the time. Google the properties and effects of Lysine and you'll understand why this works.
Note: Get "free form" L-Lysine (because it doesn't have the clear-coat or any additional additives). They sell it at the "Feel-Rite" store. Also, eat some chewable Vitamin C tablets too.
i wonder what other naturals work better than we think, which the "drug" manufacturers don't want the public to know...

[grumpy007]

found this post.  Good info, pop a bonus lysine when eating more choc.  I found in the last 10 of the 25 yrs. I have been "blessed" that things are migrating and sensations too.  I used to dial in on early warning signs and beat it, however the feelings are spreading and painfully lasting longer.  has me bewildered.  sorebob

[sunshine8675309]

How many mg of Lysine do you recommend to start off taking daily? I bought a jar and they are 500 mg capsules. It says take 2 capsues 3 times a day so 3000 mg, this sounds like a lot. I'm 36 years and 150 pounds lady.

[sunshine8675309]

Do you think this is herpes, a boil, in grown hair, or...?
I'm 36 years old and have had cold sores since I was about 3 years old, not sure where I got them, I am the only one in my family with them. They always show up at the worst times: important meetings, important function, wedding, vacation, etc. Have been with the same partner for 13 years, he does not get them. Is it possible I gave myself herpes "down there"? I always wash my hands when I have the cold sores outbreaks, but I have been having many outbreaks lately (stress from work) and eating the wrong things (namely chocolate, etc).
About 5 days ago, I noticed a bump on the outside of my girl "parts". I dont want to go into much detail, but its clearly one big, pimple-like bump. Never had anything like this ever. I noticed because I started wearing new underwear, and they are way too tight...they have a seam sort of across the front lower area and was hitting me right in that spot and was itchy, anyways I tried wearing these 5 pair of underwear all week (hoping they would loosen up), and on the final day thats when I noticed this bump. I did a search on Wiki and the picture of gen. herpes doesnt look anything like this thing. It almost looks like a boil, which I have never gotten, but my partner however has suffered from them all his life. Is it even possible to get a boil "down there?". I have helped him get rid of them before, but I certainly dont ever remember touching my body right after and always wash my hands.

Is it possible I washed my hands but didnt do a good enough job, or spread it when I was in the shower?
This thing is one bump, no clusters or blisters at all, has a head today and I popped it and pus came out. I am freaking out. It almost looks like an in-grown hair, but I've never had an in-grown in this area, right on the outside of my parts. If I did transfer my cold sores virus to myself down there, does this mean now I will forever get them down there? :(

[awarahero]

Hello, I had my first cold sore break last week and I am afraid it may happen again. I went to a walk in clinic to see a Doctor and he told me not to worry about cold sore as they are very common.

I asked him about Lysine supplements and he said he doesnt recommend them because our body already gets enough Lysine from food.

I am totally confused. Maybe I should see  a different doctor.

[Marllo19]

I am so glad to have stumbled upon this community. I have had Herpes HSV-2 since my 20's and am now 60. I have managed outbreaks successfully all these years with varying doses of Valtrex and Zovirax cream. This latest outbreak is the first in 2-3 years and has lasted 5 weeks!
I've read through all these posts back to 2006 and didn't read any comments about shaving or waxing the pubic area as being a cause for an outbreak but am guessing it is. Anyone else share this observation?
I am heading out now to get my L-Lysine and am very encouraged. I also read that Propolis is helpful in treatment to apply to the bumps. Thank you to all for sharing your experience.