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Topic: Valtrex Anybody?

2doggies
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 33118

posted

Hi,

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

Posts: 165 | From TN | Registered: Jul 2011 | IP: Logged |

ktkdommer
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 29020

posted

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.

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Things are never dull. After 3 fighting Lyme, 2 are in remission. Youngest is still sick, age 22. He has new diagnosed Chiari Malformation and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome.

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2doggies
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 33118

posted

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.

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GiGi
Frequent Contributor (5K+ posts)
Member # 259

posted

http://herpes.emedtv.com/valtrex/valtrex-and-weight-gain.html

Be sure you are well supplied with electrolites and minerals, and fish derived vitamin A.

Viressence
Freeze Dried Garlic
Monolaurin
Olive Leaf Extract
Coconut Oil

all these are anti-viral and smart germ-killers without harming the helpful ones.

Take care.

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2doggies
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 33118

posted

Interesting link...this site lists weight gain as a possible side effect.
http://www.drugs.com/valtrex.html

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lucky8711
Member
Member # 26221

posted

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.

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2doggies
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 33118

posted

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.

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