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Is it ok to take zovirax ointment and valacyclovir pills together and if so would that treat an outbreak faster?

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Yes and No: It is ok to take them at the same time. The zovirax ointment will not add anything to the Valtrex (valacyclovir) treatment.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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