As part of treatment my doc put me on Valtrex 1,000 mg at night. I have been on it since 1/10/2012 and I am slowly gaining weight although I have not had any changes in diet or exercise. I am also experiencing some anxiety and mild depression which I had under control with 5-HTP. Before I send my doc an email, has anybody else experienced these side effects?
I went to www.askapatient.com and several people there posted about weight gain when starting Valtrex.
Thanks, ~k
Posted by ktkdommer (Member # 29020) on :
My son has been on Valtrex for 1.5 years and I thought with no symptoms. After reading posts at the link, I wouldn't know what was a side effect of the drug and what was Lyme.
The problem with the site is that very few people with no issues post their experiences.
I hope someone comes along with more info.
Posted by 2doggies (Member # 33118) on :
Yeah, there are some limitations to getting information askapatient.com. I just can't stand the anxiety and depression which I normally don't have if I use progesterone and 5-HTP. This is new and the only thing I have added is Valtrex.
Posted by GiGi (Member # 259) on :
all these are anti-viral and smart germ-killers without harming the helpful ones.
Take care.
Posted by 2doggies (Member # 33118) on :
Interesting link...this site lists weight gain as a possible side effect. http://www.drugs.com/valtrex.html Posted by lucky8711 (Member # 26221) on :
Well this explain some things for me.
I had an active Viral Igm (not a surprise because of recurrent blisters on my leg)
I was only put on for 2 months...in those two months my weight seemed to be on the up side again.
Good to know.
Posted by 2doggies (Member # 33118) on :
Glad I am not the only one. I have a friend who is a nurse who said it can cause fluid retention - maybe that's part of the weight gain? I am not taking it tonight and will see if I can talk to the doc tomorrow.