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Is valacyclovir hcl 1 as effective as valtrex for cold sores taken at the first sign?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Generic equivalent: Valacyclovir is the generic equivalent of Valtrex (valacyclovir). Same thing

Answered 2/28/2015

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