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Aciclovir dosage

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john1979
john1979

Hi i am about to start a suppressive treatment using Aciclovir 400mg, the doctor has advised me to use 800mg a day, however i really want to use 400mg a day to suppress and then 800mg if i have an outbreak - can anybody confirm what dosage they use to suppress HSV2 and how effective it is

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  • ahafner91
    ahafner91 john1979

    Posted

    I take 400 mg twice a day to suppress HSV2. I just started it. So that is all of the information that I have but my fiance has been taking it daily for awhile and this is also the same dosage as he is prescribed. 400mg twice a day is actually what is recomended to be prescribed as a supressive treatment.
    • john1979
      john1979 ahafner91

      Posted

      Hi thanks for the reply, I will am just getting over a outbreak so will be starting the aciclovir this week, what other vitamins or supplements do you use to control the virus? 
    • ahafner91
      ahafner91 john1979

      Posted

      If your getting over an outbreak you can start it now. It will help you get over it faster. I also take vitamin c. Vitamin c is a miracle to use wth hsv2 I don't remember the recommended dose of vitamin c but I use it like crazy during an outbreak. But definitely use it as a preventative too. (:
    • john1979
      john1979 ahafner91

      Posted

      Hi thanks for the infomation i think it has been recommended to use 1000mg of vit C a day - have you had any side effects like burning between your thighs since taking the suppressive dose?
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