User Reviews for lysine

I had shingles 2 times , all the time my dr stated i could only have them only one time, i use 1000 mg vit c with rose hips and 1000 mg L-Lsine i do this each am. day this reiiey works have had no itching or burning of the skin. have told at started about 12 freinds and they have called me telling me they have no itching or burning , it takes about three wks to have great results. i am 86 yrs young and i do not lie . it would be a big sin. let me hear from you . most dr,s have not heard of this but ask them first if you want to. i know from experence how bad shingles can be.Read More Read Less

I have had canker sores since very young (52) several times per month. Taken after 10 pm-works better.

I have been using this for years to treat cold sores. If caught early it will completely prevent them. Once they have started it will stop their growth and cause them to heal more quickly. I take 2500 mg as an initial dose, Followed by three doses of 2000 mg. I can feel it start acting within minutes.

I was having outbreaks quite often which were stimulated by energies of the full moon, a Bare Naked Ladies concert - positive stress. Since taking 1000 mg daily for a number of months I've only had the beginnings of an outbreak once and was able to heal it quickly by increasing the dose to 3000 mg. per day for 3 days. My physician recommended I take it as the drugs were too hard on my systems.

As soon as I feel my lip "zore", I take to 500mg tablets then one tablet a day until the zoring sensation goes away.

While I don't normally get cold sores, I do (well, did) suffer from brutal canker sores. I would get a canker sore at the first little sign of stress. It was making college a living nightmare for me. My mom told me about Lysine and I started taking one pill every morning and now I rarely get them!

I had severe genital herpes and was prescribed Lysine (in very large doses. I has helped considerably,Just getting over shingles and I recommend Lysine highly. No ill effects.

It works best if I use it within hours of the onset of a cold sore. I take 2 500 mg tablets immediately, then 2 more at the end of the day, then, morning and night the next three days. The cold sore does not develop and will gradually disappear.

I have been getting cold sores for years and they usually blister into really large noticeable sores that last for weeks. I got one a few days ago and went to the closest store to buy a topical treatment but they were sold out but I remembered somebody told me about Lysine supplements. Desperate, I bought it. It didn't make my cold sore go away but it kept It so small that others didn't even notice. It never grew or blistered. I took 1000mg every 3 hours. Turns out I didn't need the topical treatment at all!!Read More Read Less

I contracted HSV2 (genital herpes) at age 18. I've been taking lysine to suppress for about 15 years now. It works. No specific brand. I've used many different brands over the years.

I only take about 1000 mg of L-Lysine once a month and it prevents cold sores from forming. It does upset my stomach so I take it after I eat and with milk.

I quit smoking 8 months ago and started getting painful sores on the inside of my mouth. My friend ( a nurse practioner) recommended Lysine and I honestly have had no sores sense. I take 500mg/ day. The first few weeks it gave me diarrhea, but that went away with time.

I am 5' 9" tall, 140 pound female. This is what I do AS SOON as I feel a sore comming on, it's usually gone in a few days to a week and never gets big enough for other people to notice. Day 1: At first sign of cold sore I take 3,000mg of L-Lysine with either an 8oz glass of milk or a calcium suppliment as I was advised Calcium helps your body absorb and distribute the Lysine. Then using 1/8 to 1/4 inch slice of a FRESH live Aloe Vera plant and apply it topically to the cold sore. After that it's smooth sailing, I just take 1,000mg between each meal of the day with a glass of milk, and once more before bed. I apply the Aloe topically as needed and drink lots of water, through out the day. Day 2,3,4: I take 1,000mg with water first thing in the morning, between each meal of the day, and once more before bed. I apply the Aloe topically as needed and drink lots of water, through out the day. Day 5: I follow Day2,3,4's steps until I can feel the worst is over. Then I taper off to 1,000 mg twice a day, for two days in a row. Usually by then it's practically healed and no longer requires Lyzine. However if you feel like its starting to itch or burn again, keep following Day2,3,4's instruction until completely gone. **Please note: Drink lots of water to prevent Lysine toxication (as I was advised it can cause renal failure) but also water helps your body properly utilize the Lysine. Through my own trial and error I learned processed/pre-packaged Aloe Vera products & gels do NOT work, it must be a piece from a fresh live plant. This will alleviate the itching and burning, plus keeps the cold sore from growing bigger and helps to deflate any swelling or puffiness of the affected area. Keep some fresh Aloe with you and apply topically AS SOON as you start to feel any itch, tingle, or burning. Read More Read Less

Cuts cold sore healing time in half. Took 3 a day, one in morning, afternoon and night. My friend gave me a bottle when my bottom lip was full of blisters or cold sores after a day at the water park. It was awful and it would have lasted 10 days. The next day after taking one pill at night the swelling was cut in half. The entire lip dried up after two days and the pain stopped 30 minutes after taking the vitimin. It is a miracle drug for me.

I have "incomplete lupus" one symptom of which is canker sores. Once the canker sore has appeared, I feel tired, with sore mouth and absolutely no energy - ugh, miserable. Taking lysine when the first inkling that one is on the way has been a miracle cure. They simply give up and stay away! Bliss.

I am amazed at other sites that people comment in regards to Lysine has no support in helping relieve outbreaks. I would assume these people are not talking from experience. I have found it helps me and many other people. People who have not used it with outbreaks v.s. used, can see a faster recovery by far. It is unfortunate for these people it does not provide relief for, but there are too many people who can support the use of Lysine who do have regular bouts of outbreaks. I would advise as soon as symtoms appear to grab for the bottle of Lysine and C Vitamins. There is supose to be a product that works fast too and I plan on trying it. It's called DYNAMICLEAR, it is a little costly and can be bought on line for around 60.00 for six treatments. Actually, says it clears up in one day. It's worth a try, the faster those unwanted lip blisters vanish the better! I do hear it works well and using it at night it should be cleared by morning. Read More Read Less

I used to have an outbreak 3-4 times a year (usually a cluster of 3-4 blisters) I started taking 1000 mg of l-lysine every morning and haven't had one in over a year. This stuff is awesome! I did have a couple really small blisters on the interior of my lip but they were gone in a day and no one can see them so who cares :)

I don't know why doctors/dentists don't recommend L-lysine. I take 250 mg everyday (1/2 pill) and it keeps cold sores away. I used to get them almost every month. I also now use Sally Hansen's "Lip Inflation" and it keeps my lips from drying out and cracking (which probably caused the cold sores to appear over and over).

I have had HSV for at least 22 years, the first 6 months was tough, but I think I am lucky, the outbreaks began to be few and far between. Still in an attempt to ward off completely and to help protect my sexual partners I started taking 500 mg L-Lysine most days about 19 years ago. I would estimate I have had less than 8 minor outbreaks and less than 10 cold sores in 19 years, and outbreaks never came to open sores. Feel a tingle, double or triple the dose for a few days, usually nothing but a tingle. I have never passed on the HSV to anyone, and I have had a few more partners than I should have. Be safe and careful, it does get better with time and suppression. I do also try to avoid getting stressed (It is a choice you know). Read More Read Less