Question 1

is it okay to mix valtrex (valacyclovir) and abreva?

Accepted Answer

Yes: One is topical and the other is oral and they are both used to treat the same thing.

Question 2

how can valtrex (valacyclovir) and abreva work with cold sores?

Accepted Answer

They are both: antiviral medications. Cold sores are caused by the Herpes Simplex which is a virus.

Question 3

can you tell me how could valtrex (valacyclovir) and abreva work with cold sores?

Accepted Answer

Abreva/ Valtrex (valacyclovir): Abreva (topical Docosanol) is an antiviral medication that can be used to treat recurrent oral/ facial herpes simplex virus infections.  Valtrex (Valacyclovir) is a nucleoside analogue DNA polymerase inhibitor. Both decrease  replication of the Herpes Simplex virus.

Question 4

what can i use to speed healing of a cold sore? i'm using abreva, vitamin c and valtrex, (valacyclovir) will a cold compress and lysine work?

Accepted Answer

Cold sores: Too many cooks spoil the stew.  You only need the Valtrex (valacyclovir).  For symptomatic relieve, ask your dermatologist for a topical steroid.  You need nothing else.

Question 5

what is valtrex (valacyclovir) used for?

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Valacyclovir: This is an antiviral compound effective against herpes simplex.  It inhibits clinical symptoms, and prolongs the duration of time between outbreaks, but is not curative, since this organism, like squatters, roaches, and rats, cannot be gotten rid of.

Question 6

can abreva help with hsv2?

Accepted Answer

Not indicated : Abreva is indicated for the treatment of HSV 1. It is not indicated for the use on genital herpes. It is not dangerous but will likely not work. Valtrex (valacyclovir) and Acyclovir are the recommended treatment options. Acyclovir is very expensive with 30 pills costing only $4 at certain large stores.

Question 7

can valtrex alter hsv tests?

Accepted Answer

Which tests?: Valtrex may temporarily suppress viral culture results, but antibody tests would not be affected.
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Question 8

can abreva work on cold sores?

Accepted Answer

Yes But: Do not play with it or it will get bigger,  do anything that makes you comfortable. It takes about 2 weeks to go away no matter what you seem to do. However check with your pharmacy for a few items that may make you more comfortable - remember that they generally do not shorten the 2 week time.

Question 9

what does abreva do to cold sores?

Accepted Answer

Abreva: Abreva (topical Docosanol) is an antiviral medication that can be used to treat recurrent oral/ facial herpes simplex virus infections. It works by blocking fusion of plasma membrane &amp; envelope of herpes simplex virus. This decreases replication of the virus.

Question 10

would you treat shingles with abreva ?

Accepted Answer

Shingles: The best way to treat shingles is to start oral antiviral meds such as valtrez as soon as possible to reduce the chance of postherpetic neuralgia.

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