What happens after 1 year of supresive on famvir

[rich100]

Any one been on famvir for more than 1 year? I am still doing well on it with no outbreaks but the famvir pages all say there is no reserch beond

1 year of supressive treatment on this drug! So will I be back as I was when I come off it or even worse come to that!

Rich.

[Rebecca]

Hi.

I was on Famvir for 6 months after which my doctor took me off citing potential liver problems if I were to stay on it (is this true anyone?!).

For me, my obs were dramatically reduced even after I stopped taking the tablets. I think a lot of it was due to stress and having 6 months without the association on stress = cold sore was all I needed to stop getting them through stress. Of course I still have to be really careful and put high SPF on in sun etc but my obs have gone from 2 a month to 3-4 a year and I am a yr on from coming off Famvir.

Good luck

[rich100]

Famvir supresive

Thanks for that, hope you continue with less out breaks, I am just getting over a nasty one, the first one for about 8 months after comming off famvir! could be due to stress levels ie change of job. I dont want to start famvir again, have you heared about coconut oil and olive leaf extract? seems it has had good results for some.

Rich.

[Cain]

Thanks for the Famvir information. One thing though...what kind of dosage schedule have you guys used? It seems as if it's a pretty powerful drug. I'm about to start on it myself. At first I may experiment with 5 days on, 2 days off. I'm also going to take some herbal extracts (milk thistle, dandelion)with liver-protecting qualities at the same time. Please report back with dosage info! Thanks!

Cain