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I have had herpes since 1997, i get it on my face and hands, never anywhere else.i am taking 2400mg of acyclivor every day and am still having outbreaks...will this damage my liver and can i become immune to this medicine? i am 41 yrs old and female.
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Sure it's herpes?: That's very high dose daily suppressive rx if immune competent; and high end of dosing if immune incompetent. Maybe it's not herpes. Seen a dermatologist? Or infectious disease doc? Could be dermatitis herpetiformis (look alike rash, often associated with celiac sprue), or other underlying immunological issue. There are other anti herpes meds available as well.
Answered 9/23/2012
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