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Whst is the next line of treatment for genital herpes if u have an outbreak while on a 10 day regimen of valtrex?
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Other medications: There are multiple anti-viral medications available nand others can be tried when one does not seem effective. See your doctor if you continue to have symptoms.
Answered 10/21/2016
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Maybe not herpes: It is extremely rare for genital herpes to not respond to valacyclovir (Valtrex). It the drug was just started, it may take a few days for new sores to stop appearing. Otherwise, symptoms not responding to valtrex, or developing while taking the drug, probably are not herpes. Keep taking the drug and check with the doctor.
Answered 1/25/2018
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