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Will valtrex (valacyclovir) help lessen the pain and length of my first herpes outbreak?
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Maybe: Most studies indicate that, if the medicines are taken early in the course of the outbreak, and they are taken correctly, the length of the outbreak and the level of symptoms can be shortened.
Answered 12/4/2017
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Yes and yes: Valacyclovir can not only lessen the duration of your outbreak, but can suppress further outbreaks. It will still likely be painful, however, the duration of the outbreak will be shortened.
Answered 12/4/2017
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