Valtrex didn't work one bit for me. I have been taking Famvir for about 2 years and it has seriously reduced the severity and frequency of my breakouts. I have the confidence to share real intimacy with my partner- we've been together 1 1/2 yrs- and he is free from any hint of infection as well. I was able to deliver my daughter vaginally because of Famvir as well. I had some side effects to start- but they went away after my body got used to it. I could not live a normal, happy life without it! I am very grateful. Published: October 28, 2008 ::

I have struggled with type 1 herpes simplex of the eye for over 30 years. I can't begin to tell how painful this infection is! Finally, I was given Famvir and it's great! It starts working immediately. It is an expensive drug but well worth the cost!!! No other medication is needed. It's that wonderful, and has NO side effects. Published: September 12, 2008 ::

I had no side effects and the medicine worked well. Published: September 27, 2007 ::

Very Effective, Easy Treatment of cold sore. The sore cleared up in 2-3 days. Famvir was used in conjunction with OTC topical treatment. Published: December 04, 2007 ::

I often get cold sores on my mouth after a fever. As soon as I feel the tingly feeling before the sore comes, I take famvir. Famvir makes it heal drastically quicker than normal. Published: December 12, 2007 ::

This drug has worked wellfor me for several years when two other types of antivirals at higher doses did not. I haven't noticed any side effects. Published: October 29, 2007 ::

Many people seems to be promoting Valtrex at the herpes dating site pozgroup.com, which I am using, but those little blue pills did diddly for me. I didn't get relief until my doc gave me Famvir (pill thing) and Lidocane (topical anesthesia). Published: November 19, 2007 ::

Worked better than Valtrex at cutting down the breakout time and severity, yet still broke out just as often as without any treatment. Published: December 04, 2007 ::

I've experienced no side effects. Published: November 15, 2007 ::

does anyone have any experience or info regarding the use of Famvir for swine flu or other off-label uses? Published: May 18, 2009 ::

I had been taking Valtrex and was allergic to it. My doctor switched me over to Famvir (Famciclovir) and I'm allergic to that one, too. :-( I took it when I saw the first signs of an oral outbreak -I started get extremely itching around my mouth with a bumpy rash after taking the medication. My top lip and skin above the lip became swollen. I have yet to find a drug that works for me. Published: May 01, 2009 ::

I have had Herpes Simplex for years. After going through several different anti-viral treatments, Famvir works the best for preventing outbreaks and when there IS an outbreak, helps to reduce the physical signs the best too! Published: April 01, 2009 ::