Lysine or virus suppressants?

[Scout14]

Hi everyone -

I'm finally at the end of this first OB for over a month, and was wondering if I should continue on a lower dose of the anti-viral meds or just use lysine? I just ordered 1000 MG, but it appears from a little research that just the Lysine is pretty effective? It seems like some take it every day, and others when they feel an OB coming on --

Any experience with just taking Lysine?

Thanks so much for any information!

Scout

[tiredandlonely]

Lysine works for some people so you can try it if you want. It didn't do much for me when I was first diagnosed. I found the antivirals much more effective. 

Keep in mind that lysine has been studied, but only in very small studies and retrospective record reviews, they have not been evaluated in high enrolling, randomized clinical trials like antivirals have. 

If lysine supplements work for you, that is great. It is generally safe to take daily, but it can cause gallstones and elevated cholesterol, so it's not the best option if you have high cholesterol, high triglycerides, or heart disease.