Dec 7, 2011 · The most bothersome side effect was lower back pain (kidneys) I drank almost a gallon of water a day while on valtrex but sometimes it was still bothersome I was thinking of trying Valtrex or acyclovir again at a lower dose- perhaps 500mg 3x a day 4 grams was just was too much forums phoenixrising me threads valtrex-valacyclovir-dose-standard 75540Valtrex and Truvada is completely fine if you stay hydrated I typically just take Truvada but I get these weird eye issues from time to time and take valtrex and it clears it up I have 3 forms of hhv 4 6 and CMV contrary to what people say, valtrex does effect CMV as it’s been trialed in transplant patients before transplant Valtrex is an antiviral drug which was shown in a pilot study to improve mental symptoms and fatigue after taking it for six months The improvements lasted three months more after patients stopped taking it but longer outcomes data isn't available Mitochondrial damage is a hallmark of CFS Oct 18, 2014 · Valtrex is an antiviral drug which was shown in a pilot study to improve mental symptoms and fatigue after taking it for six months The improvements lasted three months more after patients stopped taking it but longer outcomes data isn't available Mitochondrial damage is a hallmark of CFS Mar 14, 2019 · 1000mg Valtrex + high dose L Lysin (inhibits HSV virus copy, too) helped me to some degree (less fatigue, less muscle pain) After several weeks I switched to low dose Valtrex 2x250mg (morning night) + 1x 2000mg L Lysin (at lunchtime), doing so hasnt worsen things for me Jun 10, 2020 · Basically there is not much choice: if you have EBV and no other viruses, then you can use Valtrex But if you have other active herpesviruses, or more than one active herpesvirus, then Valtrex will not help, as it does not work for CMV or HHV-6, only EBV In this case, Valcyte is appropriate, as this works for EBV, CMV, HHV-6, VZV and HSV forums phoenixrising me acyclovir-vs-valtrex-any-one-easier-on-the-kidney Anyone take valtrex? If so, how much for how long? Did you have an increase in symptoms or side effects from the drug? My doctor just increased my dose from 500 mg bid to 500 mg tid and I'm having significant issues especially neurological ones Also, have you seen any benefits from the Yes, Valtrex is the prodrug for acyclovir, meaning it converts into acyclovir in the body An alternative to Valtrex is Famvir, which is a different drug, but targets the same viruses as Valtrex Famvir is usually better tolerated Unfortunately Famvir is about 3 times the cost of Valtrex Basically there is not much choice: if you have EBV and no other viruses, then you can use Valtrex But if you have other active herpesviruses, or more than one active herpesvirus, then Valtrex will not help, as it does not work for CMV or HHV-6, only EBV In this case, Valcyte is appropriate, as this works for EBV, CMV, HHV-6, VZV and HSV Sep 17, 2012 · Anyone take valtrex ? If so, how much for how long? Did you have an increase in symptoms or side effects from the drug? My doctor just increased my dose from 500 mg bid to 500 mg tid and I'm having significant issues especially neurological ones Also, have you seen any benefits from the Hello all I started on Valtrex about 2 weeks ago, as recommended by my CFS doctor I noticed that in that time, my general functioning has on average gone from about 50% to maybe 30% on average Prior to going on the Valtrex, I was having more bad days at 20-30%, which is why I was told to After two months of suffering from a crash like I have never had before, or worsening of the disease, I have considered the possibility of having a viral reactivation of my ebv my blood tests from my GP showed lymphocytes above the norm - the opposite of what I have always had (lymphopenia), neutropenia and in my desperation to get out of this forums phoenixrising me threads does-valtrex-cause-herxheimer-reaction 56929Mar 15, 2025 · After two months of suffering from a crash like I have never had before, or worsening of the disease, I have considered the possibility of having a viral reactivation of my ebv my blood tests from my GP showed lymphocytes above the norm - the opposite of what I have always had (lymphopenia), neutropenia and in my desperation to get out of this 1000mg Valtrex + high dose L Lysin (inhibits HSV virus copy, too) helped me to some degree (less fatigue, less muscle pain) After several weeks I switched to low dose Valtrex 2x250mg (morning night) + 1x 2000mg L Lysin (at lunchtime), doing so hasnt worsen things for me forums phoenixrising me threads long-term-valtrex-users-curious 53107 page-2forums phoenixrising me cant-tolerate-valtrex-after-several-tries-what-do Apr 13, 2018 · Yes, Valtrex is the prodrug for acyclovir, meaning it converts into acyclovir in the body An alternative to Valtrex is Famvir, which is a different drug, but targets the same viruses as Valtrex Famvir is usually better tolerated Unfortunately Famvir is about 3 times the cost of Valtrex forums phoenixrising me does-valtrex-block-mitochondrial-reproduction 33244Jul 28, 2017 · I've been on both valtrex and famvir long term dealing with 2 different strans of the herpes virus I was on valtrex for 3 months which I believe was better for HSV1 2 for me Famvir for 4 months was better for CMV and EBV For valtrex the only side effect I had was that I was dizzy and I would loose my balance sometimes Jul 28, 2017 · Valtrex and Truvada is completely fine if you stay hydrated I typically just take Truvada but I get these weird eye issues from time to time and take valtrex and it clears it up I have 3 forms of hhv 4 6 and CMV contrary to what people say, valtrex does effect CMV as it’s been trialed in transplant patients before transplant The most bothersome side effect was lower back pain (kidneys) I drank almost a gallon of water a day while on valtrex but sometimes it was still bothersome I was thinking of trying Valtrex or acyclovir again at a lower dose- perhaps 500mg 3x a day 4 grams was just was too much forums phoenixrising me valtrex-valcyte-or-famvir-for-hhv-6-and-cmv 80353Jan 3, 2018 · Hello all I started on Valtrex about 2 weeks ago, as recommended by my CFS doctor I noticed that in that time, my general functioning has on average gone from about 50% to maybe 30% on average Prior to going on the Valtrex , I was having more bad days at 20-30%, which is why I was told to forums phoenixrising me valtrex-and-kidney-damage-oliguria-water-retentio I've been on both valtrex and famvir long term dealing with 2 different strans of the herpes virus I was on valtrex for 3 months which I believe was better for HSV1 2 for me Famvir for 4 months was better for CMV and EBV For valtrex the only side effect I had was that I was dizzy and I would loose my balance sometimes forums phoenixrising me threads valtrex 19405forums phoenixrising me threads long-term-valtrex-users-curious 53107