herpes simplex, suppression
"I have MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivities) and had suffered with outbreaks for years (1/month).  Because of MCS, my body can turn a medication into a poison, so I was always too afraid to seek a remedy.  When outbreaks became too frequent, I caved in under duress.  My Gyno prescribed Valtrex (not the generic) because the generics are inconsistent.  I took one 500mg pill per day.  This medication rocks!  I took it for almost 7 years and did not have one single breakout and my body did not have any negative reactions to it!!!  About 1.5 years ago, I stopped taking it because I couldn't afford it! Even though insurance covered a small portion of it.  And 1.5 years later I'm having a breakout.  I wiill go back to daily dose."