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A female asked:

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

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Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience

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

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My herpes 2 , first break out is going on 2.5 months still in pain started valtrex (valacyclovir) one week ago , will I ever heal , I'm still burning, itching & pain?

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