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about 2 yrs ago unfortunatly a very disrespectful man passed along this wonderous disease to me. KNOWINGLY. I thought my life was over... Fortunatly this medicine works great for me. My outbreaks are few and far between but when I do need it it works. Now that I am pregnant I have been put on it during the last few weeks as a precaution. I have been very nervous to take it during pregancy...but I ...

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nausea anorexia

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/30/2007
Condition: Cold Sore
Overall rating 2.3
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I broke out in bruises all over my legs. I dont know if the dose was too strong but I wouldnt recommend taking this if your cold sore isnt bad.

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lynn | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/29/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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I have been waking up with a headache and after I take the acyclovir in the morning I experience nausea.

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Anonymous | 13-18 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/22/2007
Condition: Herpes Simplex Infection
Overall rating 4.3
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Works well as long as I caught the break-outs within 24 hours. My breakouts along my lips were gone within 4 days. Probably the hardest thing to do was remember to take the pill 5 times a day.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/15/2007
Condition: Herpes Simplex Infection
Overall rating 2.3
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I had cold sore like blisters on my nose area with at least three areas of sores. It still took over a week to clear, and taking the meds 5 times daily was not easy to do. Overall, I'm not sure if the meds did what they were supposed to do.

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ladylangie | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
11/13/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.7
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a person I know was prescribed acyclovir for being diagnosed as having a mild stroke. Is this medication used to treat stroke patients?

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/11/2007
Condition: Genital Herpes
Overall rating 3.7
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/7/2007
Condition: Genital Herpes
Overall rating 3.3
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erramos1 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/7/2007
Condition: Shingles
Overall rating 5.0
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I was diagnosed with shingles around the eye, which is a very serious condition leading to blindness. I was put on this drug and by night time I noticed a change...redness and the blisters started to heal. I recommend this drug!

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Val1153 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/6/2007
Condition: Shingles
Overall rating 4.0
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I am very satisified with this drug, it worked well for me and the cost was affordable compared to Valtrex. The only downfall was having to take it 5 times daily.

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