On Acyclovir past 2 years...now first ever cold sore

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  1. Lupo

    Lupo New Member

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    I have been on acyclovir for 2 years (400mg/BID) and have not had any attacks,barely have tinnitus, no more variation of sounds or fullness in my L ear BUT 3 days ago I got my first cold sore EVER. Has anyone else had this?
     
  2. scott tom

    scott tom Active Member

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    It could be a different strain of virus.

    Or... Have you changed your AV brand recently?
     
  3. Lupo

    Lupo New Member

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    No I haven't....still the same pentagon- shaped, peach- colored pill. I guess the manufacturer could have changed something. Just seems so odd since I was never afflicted with cold sores prior to beginning regime 2 years ago.
     
  4. scott tom

    scott tom Active Member

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    It may be that the virus is popping up elsewhere where it's easier to thrive. Who knows. I would personally go max dose again for a week or two and stamp it out.

    Also, are you taking 1000 mg of lysine 3x per day on an empty stomach?
     
  5. Lupo

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    I was only doing acyclovir past 2 years as it was/is working so well for the Meniere's (seemingly). Now time to rethink that since seeing a cold sore start. I do have a bottle of Lysine.
     
  6. scott tom

    scott tom Active Member

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    Remember, lysine has to be on an empty stomach for you to get antiviral properties.
     

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