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A 59-year-old male asked:
The valtrex (valacyclovir) prescription for the treatment of my cold sores is1 gm. i took it twice for one day at an interval of 12 hours. istill have a big enough cold sore on my lip. should i continuetaking it?
4 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Gary Sandleranswered
Dentistry 56 years experience
Early application!: That's a typical prescription. It works best when taken at the first sign of the outbreak. It is not a miracle drug. It merely helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching. This medication may also help reduce how long pain remains after the sores heal.
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Dr. Larry Lutwickanswered
Infectious Disease 51 years experience
One day treatment: Is not long enough. Usually 5-7 day rx should do the job.
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Dr. Dominic Riganottianswered
Infectious Disease 27 years experience
Wrong dosage: Its 2 grams twice a day for one day actually.
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Dr. Martin Raffanswered
Infectious Disease 58 years experience
May not be Herpes: Valtrex (valacyclovir) will not treat anything other than herpes simplex infection, and if not started immediately after onset may take a while to be effective, if at all.
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Last updated Oct 4, 2016
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