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What could happen if i take medicine for genital herpes and i don't have the disease?
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Not much: If a patient takes a medication for genital herpes without actually having genital herpes, then that patient in general would be susceptible to the side effects of that medication, much like any other individual would. In no way does taking the medication increase your risk of getting herpes.
Answered 9/28/2016
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