Question 1

which is better valtrex (valacyclovir) and or zovirax for cold sores?

Accepted Answer

Neither: One med may not necessarily be better than the other. These are both antiviral medications of the same family. Kind of like the antibiotics Amoxicillin and penicillin the both work the same way. Valtrex (valacyclovir) or valcyclovir ends up being converted into zovirax or Acyclovir in your body when metabolized by your kidneys. Valtrex (valacyclovir) may cost more also.

Question 2

is valtrex (valacyclovir) or zovirax better for cold sores?

Accepted Answer

Either: I'm assuming you're talking about oral Valtrex (valacyclovir) and zovirax (not zovirax cream).  Both are effective, but Valtrex (valacyclovir) is more convenient, because it doesn't have to be taken as frequently.  My favorite way to treat cold sores is to have the patient take 2 grams of Valtrex (valacyclovir) at the very first sign of an outbreak, and then 2 grams 12 hours later.  That two-dose course will shorten the duration of infection.

Question 3

i've been having cold sores for about 2 months and been taking acyclovir and then valtrex (valacyclovir) should i see an infectious disease doctor?

Accepted Answer

Herpes outbreaks: The only caveat i can add to this scenario is a worry you are not on high enough of a dose to treat the herpes and to break the cycle.

The other rarer worry is if you have another problem that is making your immune response weak.

If you need to get a second opinion about this there are some very good specialists in indianapolis that can help you.

Question 4

what is a more effective treatment for cold sores, zovirax (acyclovir) or abreva?

Accepted Answer

Zovirax (acyclovir): Zovirax (acyclovir) is more effective but laser treatment will help to immediately relieve the pain and heal the sore quickly.

Question 5

what are the affects or symptoms for acyclovir 400mg tab pills(zovirax)during pregnancy? these are for herpes(cold sores&blisters)

Accepted Answer

Best Info in the PI: Study the FDA approved Prescribing Information (i.e. the PI) from the manufacturer of Zovirax, (acyclovir) GlaxoSmithKline Inc., at: http://www.gsk.ca/english/docs-pdf/product-monographs/Zovirax.pdf

Question 6

i am struggling with cold sores inside my mouth since i was a child. its very painful and i have tried so many products but none seem to work. is there no antibiotic or antivirals that can br prescribed to assist me like zovirax/acyclovir?

Accepted Answer

Cold sore : There is treatment for cold sores.  Which is HSV type 1.  Typically treated with antivirals. Depending on how many episodes one has in a year, pts can be placed on chronic medications to suppress them. However typically cold sores are on the vermillion borders of the lips.  You should be evaluated to make sure what you have are in fact cold sores inside your mouth. As there can be other causes

Question 7

i tested positive for hsv-1 a year ago and got my first cold sores today. theyre extremely small and mild. i accidentally touched the zovirax i applied on top then touched pubic area (above clitoris). i sanitized it 5 later. will i get genital hsv?

Accepted Answer

: You might but you already have HSV if that is what is causing the cold sores.  Discuss with Drs down there. Trust you were in the floods.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

i have heard that valtrex (valacyclovir) is good for getting rid of cold sores. is there a better alternative?

Accepted Answer

Any of antivirals: for herpetic infections is good (which includes Valtrex).

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Which is better valtrex (valacyclovir) and or zovirax for cold sores?

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Is valtrex (valacyclovir) or zovirax better for cold sores?

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I've been having cold sores for about 2 months and been taking acyclovir and then valtrex (valacyclovir) should i see an infectious disease doctor?

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What is a more effective treatment for cold sores, zovirax (acyclovir) or abreva?

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What are the affects or symptoms for acyclovir 400mg tab pills(zovirax)during pregnancy? these are for herpes(cold sores&blisters)

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I am struggling with cold sores inside my mouth since i was a child. its very painful and i have tried so many products but none seem to work. is there no antibiotic or antivirals that can br prescribed to assist me like zovirax/acyclovir?

A member asked:

I tested positive for hsv-1 a year ago and got my first cold sores today. theyre extremely small and mild. i accidentally touched the zovirax i applied on top then touched pubic area (above clitoris). i sanitized it 5 later. will i get genital hsv?

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

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

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I have heard that valtrex (valacyclovir) is good for getting rid of cold sores. is there a better alternative?

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