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Suppressive therapy thoughts?

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katie10733
katie10733

Anybody have good outcomes from suppressive therapy?

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  • nikki1230
    nikki1230 katie10733

    Posted

    Extremely successful for me. I've virtually not had an issue in 10 years since my initial diagnosis.
    • katie10733
      katie10733 nikki1230

      Posted

      That's awesome! I heard it reduces the risk of giving it to someone by alot?
    • nikki1230
      nikki1230 katefromoz

      Posted

      Hi.

      Suppressive therapy is when you start taking oral medication such as Valtex or Acyclovir. Taken as prescribed you'll virtually never have an issue. smile I haven't had an issue basically for 10 years.

    • Nicki.J
      Nicki.J nikki1230

      Posted

      So you take one pill everyday to prevent OB and lowering the risk of passing it to someone?
    • nikki1230
      nikki1230 Nicki.J

      Posted

      If you have an outbreak take 3 on day one. Morning, Noon, Before bed. Then 1 every morning for 5 days. You'll be clear by then. I have 10 years experience lol wink

      Now, if your dr has you taking one a day regardless then do the above but continue one a day everyday after the 3 you take on day 1 smile

    • Nicki.J
      Nicki.J nikki1230

      Posted

      my dr hasnt put me on suppresive medication yet. but this is my 3rd OB in 4 months since i got diagnosed so i am wondering if i should get a daily dose.

      right now i have valacyclovir to take twice a day for 3 days when i get an OB... i dont really know what to do and whats best. i just know i want to get as few as possible lol

    • katie10733
      katie10733 nikki1230

      Posted

      My doctor has me taking acyclovir 400mg twice a day. That ok?
    • katie10733
      katie10733

      Posted

      Do you know anything about transmission with condoms and being on suppressive therapy?? Just worried about having sex
    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus katie10733

      Posted

      If you do both and avoid outbreaks, the risk is very low. Which type do you have?
    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus

      Posted

      Type 2 is more infectious, but the risks are greatly reduced if you do all of the above. The first few months to a year are even more infectious, according to studies, so be extra careful if you engage in sex with a negative partner, especially during the first 4 months.
    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus katie10733

      Posted

      After your very first outbreak. New infections are more infectious.
    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus katie10733

      Posted

      That would obviously help, but the transmission risk figures would likely be higher than what was reported by the study, as that only looked at established, monogamous discordant couples, not discordant couples where the infected partner had new infection.
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