Decreasing herpes medication?

[chikitta13]

Just wondering what people's experience is with going off of the Valtrex? I would like to get off the medication. I tried before, but got prodrome pretty quickly and freaked out and went back on a full dose. I've been at about half a dose for close to a week and am already noticing little twinges here and there. Is this normal? I am also cutting out some other triggers, one at a time. This month is chocolate :( I have had just a little bit when I was baking a gift for someone, but have otherwise stayed away. Next month is processed sugars. I have also cut back on my coffee and alcohol. Should I expect some mild prodrome over the next few weeks? What have others experienced when decreasing medication? Thanks for your input!

[WCSDancer2010]

I generally tell people to wean off, especially when they are still kinda "new" to the virus (after 35 yrs, I can go on and off them as much as I want with no problems..) so that the body has a chance to "take over" ... perhaps try going to half dose for a week, then halve it again... then you should be ok. :)