Suppressive Therapy: Valuable Treatment for Recurring Herpes Outbreaks

In addition, there can be side effects to taking the drugs.  With Acyclovir, these typically include nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, headaches, and others that are very rare.  I have never had any of these problems while taking Acyclovir and I feel it is the best anti-viral for me.  Valtrex has had the same reported side effects, but also abdominal pain, and depression.  I have noticed that when I took Valtrex I did get some of the side effects, like nausea and dizziness.  To combat those problems it is best to take the anti-viral with food or milk.  The medication is easier on your body if you don’t take it on an empty stomach.  A friend of mine who takes Valtrex claims she has experienced a diminished sex drive since she recently started on suppressive therapy for the first time.  I have not found any research to support a connection between the two, but that doesn’t mean the connection isn’t there.

Have you experienced side effects from suppressive therapy?  Do you have any positive or negative experiences with suppressive therapy?  Have you been able to rid yourself of recurring outbreaks by being on suppressive therapy?