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Can you tell me how valtrex (valacyclovir) and abreva work with cold sores?
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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.
Answered 12/11/2015
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