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Hi I was wondering if anyone knew what type of side effects come from suppressive therapy with Valtrex.

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I'm not sure about all - but liver function needs to be watched - I just got tested by my OB - she said to have a liver function test with my yearly visit along with my pap... other than that - I'm not sure - I'm sure webmd would have more info.

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OK, who can reply to this one. I have had HSV 1 and HSV 2 for 25 years. I don't know when I got it, so I can only say that I got it the first time I kissed and got intimate, at age 20. i'm on Valtrex 1G for 3 years. no symptoms, or none that I can feel or see on my genitals (hard to see) or in/on my mouth. How much shedding am I doing ? After so long of having this virus, does it just hide and play dead? I'm so sick of this virus. There has to be a cure soon. Also, does anyone know of any new research? New pills? Right now, Valtrex is the best! I'm getting tired of taking it and I also get my liver checked annually.
Depressed for Life

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Hey V... not having a good day huh? I'm sick of it too - I haven't hit 25 years... you know the deal - until the president or the pope gets HSV - there will be no funding for a cure... have you tried going off the valtrex? I'm 2 for 2 skipped pills = outbreaks, of course I forget to take the pills because I'm an emotional mess + PMS queen both times!

Don't get down - I've had THE worst couple of weeks - I need to hear from the regulars here now and again.... I struggle everyday to accept what I can not change. Maybe someday I will....

I'll go with you for the cure treatment when the come up with it! We can wait in line together - it will be a HUGE line!

here for you.
LM

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Lasmom-
Thank you for your note. You bet I'll stand in line with you. And don't be fooled....there are presidents, hollywood stars, lawyers, and doctors with this HSV mess too. Don't be fooled for one minute. I just can't function well sometimes, because I wake up every morning with HSV on my mind. It is that it is out of my control that I am so darn sad. I've conquered alot of things and won, but this time I cannot. Why or why don't they come up with at least a way to bury it. I'd settle to live with it as long as it didn't effect my sexual being, my ability to love and to enjoy life. That is what humans do and that is why I am sad.
Thank you for being here for me.

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Anytime baby!!!