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Bad OB.Can I increase my dosage just this time? acyclovir 400mg to 800mg?


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I am currently having a bad OB. This one is the worse so far since my primary OB. It's starting to remind me of my primary and that scares me a bit. It's becoming pretty painful. Usually my OBs are super mild. During my OBs I take 400mg of acyclovir every 8hours for 5 days, but I was wondering if I can increase my dosage this time? maybe do 800mg? or cut the 8hours to every 6 hours? Would this be dangerous? I just need this to go away asap. Ain't nobody got time for this! lol.

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LOL! You crack me up. As far as your question, I would direct that to your doctor. I have seen a few posts where they talk about increasing valtrex dosage during outbreaks. I'm assuming it's doable but I don't know how much is safe. Sorry, I'm no help!

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Yep, MM is right. We don't want to be giving out medical advice here. Best answered by your trusted doc.

This content is for informational purposes only. This information does not constitute medical advice or diagnosis. I'm not a medical professional, so please take this as friendly peer support. 

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  • 6 months later...
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Also not intending to give medical advice, but my initial outbreak was EXTRAORDINARILY BAD, and my awesome doctor prescribed 2 grams per day: 400mgs five times per day. Yesterday was my first day on suppressive therapy, and I'm down to 400mgs twice per day. It took about two days to really see the acyclovir work, but considering how bad the OB was, I'm surprised they worked at all.

 

I also take 500mgs of L-lysine with every dose of acyclovir.

 

Ask your doc, of course. I can say that for myself, it was a wonder drug...and it's CHEAP, for the times when my insurance won't cover it (there's a limit to how much acyclovir they will pay for per month). Personally, I have had no side effects or issues taking it, even at the higher dose. I feel strongly that the drug with work very well in suppressing this shit in my body, as well as helping to prevent transmission.

 

But, again... Talk to your doc. Hope all goes well!

 

~Julie

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