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A member asked:
Can i take acyclovir (800 mg) and valaciclovir (1 g) together? i think i am misdiagnosed with genital herpes, what can i do?
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No not recommended: Just answered your ? , make sure you are correctly diagnosed and if you are then you may need referral to an infectious disease doctor as you may need less common stronger anti- herpes meds or IV meds.
Answered 6/10/2014
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You can: No harm. But that is pointless. They are varieties of the same thing. Valacyclovir is converted to Acyclovir by the body. Valacyclovir is absorbed much better so it produces much higher blood levels of acyclovir. See a dermatologist for most sophisticated management. You might also consult a gyn or infectious disease dr. Other types of drs may do just as well for you but are likely to be poorly pr.
Answered 6/24/2014
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