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Aciclovir - is it really bad for you?

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rebecca01922
rebecca01922

Hi there, whenever I have a break and contact my doctor about it, I'm prescribed Aciclovir 200mg and have to take it five times a day for five days. My recent outbreak was a fierce one and didn't clear up after the five days, so I carried on for another four days. So in total, since being diagnosed six weeks ago, I've taken a total of 19 days worth -  95 tablets!!

Should I be cautious about taking these tablets? I try to treat my HSV-2 holistically, but the tablets (at the moment) seem to be the only thing that nip it in the bud effectively. 

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  • mandyhappygolucky
    mandyhappygolucky rebecca01922

    Posted

    Hello Rebecca,

                           I have HSV-2 and during my recent pregnancy I was advised to take acyclovir to minimize the risk of an outbreak near/during labour so I could have a natural delivery, I had never taken it before in all the 5 years of having GH, I'm pretty anti drugs unless I'm in dire need and I obvioulsy was wanting my baby to be born healthy no matter what, so I took it for about 8 weeks before he was born, I must admit it worked wonders for me, I was used to suffering outbreaks back to back and I too eat healthy food mostly but do enjoy the morning coffee and the odd choc bar here and there, but the drug stopped my outbreaks completely and I could eat what I wanted, the only problem with the drug was it nailed my kidneys, my urine was so dark and strong smelling (sorry, I know its not very attractive) I knew it was no good for my body but I didn't want to risk my baby catching herpes as they can die from it, so in a way I was grateful for the drug but I wouldn't take it without good reason, if you are able to I would avoid it unless need be.

    Since having my son, I stopped taking the drug (I breastfeed him and can't take it while doing so) I would have probably continued to do so until my stiches healed (the joys of motherhood lol) incase I got an outbreak and they spread. Now since somebody on these forums mentioned eating fresh pineapple everyday stopped them from having outbreaks I have been doing that and I have to admit it has worked for me, I have noticed if I skip a day or two I do get an outbreak but if I stick to eating it everyday without fail I don't get an outbreak, I buy two organic pineapples a week it costs me over £30 a month but its worth it.

    Mandy smile

  • megan25563
    megan25563 rebecca01922

    Posted

    I use Acyclovir 400 ml two a day everyday. Really all medication is not exactly good for you in one way or another but that seems to be the only thing that works for me as well. I have tried the holistic route also, using doterra melaluca and lavender,  but I don't have the time to use them 3 or 4 times a day. If Acyclovir is working for you I would keep using it, but you could always try these oils because I know they work just not as quickly.
  • Vian
    Vian rebecca01922

    Posted

    I have recently been diagnosed with HSV2 and have been prescribed them tablets also from my doctors. Reading all these comments is a big help and I am also going to look into some of the other remedies that have been listed. Thanks it has helped. 
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