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Doctor recently gave me valacyclovir hcl 500 mg t the directions are take 4 tablets daily for one day treatment for cold sore, how to take hourly?

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Twice a day: Generally the directions i give my patients are to take two tablets in the morning and two at night.

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Answered 1/4/2013

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