Re: [SPAM] Re: Dr. Dantini - anti-virals valacyclovir

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I have had two different generic versions (one was blue, don't remember

where from, the current one white from Mylan) and seem to be okay on

both, although I don't agree I don't think it was as good as the

original Valtrex, but I can't afford it. Thanks for the update Marti on

all the companies making it. I had no idea there were so many. I also

did not think about the difference in fillers. I know my husband

couldn't take the generic Effexor XR (didn't do a thing for him).

On 3/1/2012 8:24 PM, marti_zavala wrote:

>

> Hi Steve,

> I did not realize this... I did some quick research and found these

> companies:

>

> " Some of the manufacturers who make generic valacyclovir include:

>

>

> Aurobindo Pharma

> Dr. Reddy's Laboratories

> Matrix Laboratories, Limited

> Mylan Pharmaceuticals

> Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

> Roxane Laboratories, Inc.

> Sandoz

> Teva Pharmaceuticals

> Laboratories "

>

> The first generic I have tried is from Roxane Laboratories. It is a

> white oval tablet (as opposed to the blue coated tablet. The tablets

> from India are blue coated but they are also generic valacyclovir made

> by Cipla (I never really noticed).

>

> I will ask the pharmacy if they can get a different generic.

>

> I do have prescription coverage and brand name 30 day supply at 500mg

> per day would be about $168 vs. the generic at $3 with my insurance.

>

> I usually have trouble with fillers but mostly I noticed viral

> reactivation, flu-like symptoms, swollen lymph nodes, cold sores,

> severe fatigues, joint pain, low grade fever.

>

> I have been on regular generic acyclovir since 2005 at 800mg per day

> then switched to Valtrex in 2008 or so at 500mg per day. Perhaps the

> filler in the Roxane valacyclovir is more of a binder - I am 100%

> positive that it is not as effective as Valtrex or Cipla's generic

> valacyclovir - for me. Maybe I am not able to break it down due to a

> different filler.

>

> Thanks for your help. I order quite a bit from India so it's not a big

> deal but I had run out and it would be nice if I can get a month's

> supply for $3.

>

> Marti

>

>

> > Hi ,

> > Do you find that the valacyclovir works as well as the brand name?

> >

> > I recently was switched from the Brand name Valtrex to generic

> > valacyclovir and it did not work for me. Seriously went downhill.

> >

> > I am now back on Valtrex and within two days, I was so much better.

> >

> > I thought regular generic acyclovir was better than generic

> > valacyclovir. I was very disappointed.

> >

> > I order my Valtrex for about $30 a month from India.

> >

> > I am sure acyclovir is cheaper, even. I have tried adding Valine to

> > my dose of acyclovir but haven't been on it long enough to see if it

> > would be the same as Valtrex.

> >

> > Marti

> >

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