Suppressive Treatment for Herpes

[john1979]

Hi i have HSV2 since Feb 2013 and only suffered one OB however since Jan 2014 i have had numerous OB therefore i have decided to give suppressive treatment a go - i have been given aciclovir 400mg tables to take daily and have been advised to take 800mg a day!

 

However I am thinking of only taking 400mg a day to suppress the virus - can anyody advise me if this is a better option as two tablets seem like overkill???

 

Also what vitamins will help fight this dam virus???

[mr_hopp]

Welcome, John!

 

I was born in 1979, too. We're like brothers. ;)

 

There's tons of information about all your questions all over these forums and our blog. I'll consolidate everything for you here via links.

 

First, download the e-book and handouts here:

http://eepurl.com/b4IPP

 

Then scan through the FAQs here. Good overview of common questions on these forums:

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1758/frequently-asked-questions-on-herpes-and-popular-conversations/p1

 

Next, to your questions specifically about treatment and meds, here are two blog articles I wrote on that:

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-medication/

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-treatment/

 

400mg is the standard as far as I've ever heard. Depends on if you're taking Valtrex, which is time released, versus a non-Valtrex med like Acyclovir, which isn't time released but better on your wallet. Valtrex you only need to take once a day while Acyclovir you need to take twice a day for suppressive purposes.

 

Any other questions? Please ask!

[WCSDancer2010]

Hi John..

 

I'm guessing because you are having numerous OB's the Dr is putting you on a higher dose to start... just to help you get the virus under control. Are you also trying to protect a partner? If so, I would suggest you do the high dose .. if not.... it's up to you whether you want to try the half dose to see if it's enough for you.

 

[john1979]

Hi thanks for both your replies

 

I have been given acyclovir rather than veltrex (due to cost i guess) - i think i may try half the dose as if it doesnt suppress the virus i will always have the 800mg approach to fall back on. i guess its trial and error!!

 

I will check out all the links and do some research into what vitamins may work better for me!!

 

Thanks for you help

[mr_hopp]

Yes, WCS is right. Doctors will up the dose initially to help suppress the virus upon primary exposure to herpes. The higher dose is basically filling in the gap where your natural body response with antibodies hasn't had the time to create yet. Once your body has developed enough antibodies over time (which is a process that is happening inside you as we speak), the lower dose option just helps assist the body in what it's already doing. Make sense?