1. Community
  2. Infections
  3. Genital Herpes Simplex

Hives side effect from meds

Posted , 4 users are following.

jan110516
jan110516

Has anyone come down with hives as a result of taking VALACYCLOVIR HCL 500 MG  on a daily basis? 

0 likes, 5 replies

5 Replies

  • debra90538
    debra90538 jan110516

    Posted

    Hi Jan, this is my first OB ever for herpes and taking VALACYCLOVIR and now have itching rash with no blisters on one inner thigh and now duplicated on other inner thigh.  The only time I got hives all over was from taking a medication and I was allergic to it.  So I would suggest this is an allergic reaction.  Best of luck and healing
    • jan110516
      jan110516 debra90538

      Posted

      Thank you Debra, I've been taking the medicine for over a year now and was just wondering if anyone else had a reaction after some time of taking it. 

  • debra90538
    debra90538 jan110516

    Posted

    Your welcome Jan. On the itching rash I tried Tea tree oil and it really helped the horrible itching, I also apply on genital area.

    Best of healing

  • debra90538
    debra90538 jan110516

    Posted

    Your welcome Jan. On the itching rash I tried Tea tree oil and it really helped the horrible itching, I also apply on genital area.

    Best of healing

  • debra90538
    debra90538 jan110516

    Posted

    Ps, I have rash no blister and may be repeating myself but hives, blister like a big spidering on different parts of body is an allergic reaction to medicine. Benadryl helps the histamines , but at doctors or urgent care they would give you cortisone I am pretty sure that's the tiny pills you progressively take less of each of the 10 days

Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.