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Prescribed valtrex (valacyclovir) bc i tested positive for hsv2 antibodies blood test, but no outbreak - ok to to take even if i may not really have genital herpes?
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It depends: Valtrex (valacyclovir) is to prevent outbreaks to protect you from them and your sex partner. You may still be infectious even when there are no symptoms of an outbreak yet. If you have been monogamous, the same sex partner, it may not be necessary to take it. Have them tested and discuss with your doctor. If you are abstinent, no, you don't need to take it, realizing you could have an outbreak.
Answered 1/5/2016
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