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What does it mean to take valacylcovir with prophylactic dosing? is not the same to take valacyclovir? it makes any difference?
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Lower dose: Prophylactic dosing is about 1/2 the usual dose and has been shown to reduce the frequency of outbreaks during the year.
Answered 11/2/2013
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