Valtrex side effects

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I meet with a DAN doctor for the first time this Monday. This is all

really new to me as is the diagnosis of autism in my 30 lb daughter,

Arianna. I have Valtrex in the house because my husband gets cold

sores on his lips and has a prescription refilled continuously (100

percent covered by both of our insurances - thank goodness). My

biggest question is: do most kids regress with Valtrex or are there

some who never see a symptom and just begin to improve? I am really

nervous about trying it, but can see the results as posted on this

forum. I am only 2 days new to the theory that Valtrex can bring

these kids back.

Arianna, also has Down Syndrome, HAD speech at 3 and is almost 5. She

seems very alert, but displays the symptoms of autism, such as

spinning, running in circles, an attachment to an object (a belt),

and has the sensory issues where she likes things loud. She used to

scream at her hair being brushed and the vacuum going, but she seems

to be able to tolerate them now.

She has had little speech therapy as it didn't seem to make any

improvement and OT was a disaster because of her sensory issues. So,

anything I can do to bring her back would be great!

Thanks