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Can you tell me for example taking valtrex (valacyclovir) daily to reduce and std breakout. what are the long-term effects?
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None known: Valacyclovir (Valtrex®) is used to suppress gential herpes outbreaks. It is one of the safest drugs known; side effects are extremely rare. Even with many years treatment, you can expect to have no significant problems from it.
Answered 8/8/2015
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