Tag Archives: Valtrex

herpes counts?

honiehun asked: what i know is that herpes counts always stay in blood for life whether active or not .. so does hsv shows in yr blood test even 1 year after an outbreak n there are no symptoms but … Continue reading

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How long does the first genital herpes outbreak last?

Becca S asked: I started getting the red bumps on monday. I went to get them checked out yesterday and the doctor tested me for herpes and put me on valtrex. I’m taking it twice a day. How long can … Continue reading

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what are some side effects of valtrex because when i take it it gives me severe headaches?

Darnell asked: i am taking valtrex and i keep having these severe headaches. i have hsv1 and i wanna know all the side effects of valtrex?

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Herpes Shedding–any symptoms?

vonparis17 asked: I have HSV2 and I’m currently on 1000mg of Valtrex. I do understand that the Valtrex does decrease the transmission to a partner, but it does not stop the shedding process. Are there symptoms that indicate that the … Continue reading

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Is it possible a doctor would lie about your genital herpes test?

Person asked: What if companies like Valtrex pay doctors to lie about your genital herpes test results just so they will recommend you medication? I mean, think about it. They say most people don’t even know that they have genital … Continue reading

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my partner has hsv and I don’t, how can we be safe and intimate?

rosy78 asked: My boyfriend has hsv1 orally and hsv2 genitally. I test negative for both. I’m not ready to take the risk again sexually, I need to be more certain about the longevity of this relationship (considerig I am immune … Continue reading

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HSV2.For those of you that are on suppressive medication for HSV2.do you like Acyclovir or Valtrex better

Spring asked: ……serious responses only please. Do they both work the same? Have you found one to be more effective?

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What are my chances of contracting herpes if my gf is using valtrex with and without a condom?

Luke asked: My gf is positive for herpes. She has had it for a couple of years and has only had one out break. I would like a specific percentage of my chances of contracting it while she is on … Continue reading

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Anybody pregnant and have hsv2? (or has been)?

ronalachula asked: i’m due march 10th, and the doctors are planning on me giving vaginal birth as long as i’m not having an outbreak, i’m currently taking valtrex once a day to hopefully prevent any outbreaks, but my concern is … Continue reading

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hsv2.question please help?

Katrina asked: i had herpes (hsv2) since july ad have been on valtrex since..i read up on it and learned that hsv2 gennerally likes to stay on the genitals, not the mouth…me and my boyfriend have had sex (oral also) … Continue reading

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