Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I have 2 cold sores- i took valtrex (valacyclovir) but they are still there. i feel pain on the right side of my neck. do i need meds or will it eventually go away?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Wait: The neck pain is likely inflamed node from cold sores. Cold sore promptly resolve in 7-10 days. If symptoms persist beyond that, see your MD
Answered 4/27/2015
2.9k views
Thank
See your Doctor.: Some people do not respond to antiviral medications right away and some strains of herpes can be resistant to treatment. The neck pain needs your Doctor's evaluation as soon as possible.
Answered 7/11/2017
2.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I've been having cold sores for about 2 months and been taking acyclovir and then Valtrex (valacyclovir) should I see an infectious disease doctor?
10 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
A member asked:
Got first stage of a cold sore two days ago, took two Valtrex (valacyclovir) tablets every 12 hours for one day as told. Is it safe to give oral to partner or no?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How long are cold sores contagious after taking valtrex (valacyclovir)?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is valacyclovir hcl 1 as effective as valtrex for cold sores taken at the first sign?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
For the past 3 weeks i've been getting cold sores back to back - seems cyclic. Taking Valtrex (valacyclovir) and lysine. What could be the cause? Healthy otherwise.
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Still shingles? Headache, muscle aches, swollen neck glands, tummy ache, tired feel like being sick. 1wk into shingles were on bum. Had valtrex (valacyclovir).
Started taking probiotics and omega three with a centrum multivitamin with daily Valtrex (valacyclovir) can any of these combinations give a rash near my upper chest and neck that's what I'm experiencing after two days?
I have a history of HSV-2. (Initial outbreak in 1998) and only 2 minor outbreaks since then. Now, Im on day 4 of treatment with Valtrex (expired in 2008), and having additional symptoms/ side effects: neck & ear pain, shaky, depressed; is it normal?
I started taking 2 Valtrex (valacyclovir) tablets 1000mg for my cold sores last night. I am about to take the last 2 pills. When will the sores go away?
I have swollen lips with red bumps on them for two months already. I am taking Valtrex (valacyclovir) 1gm pills. My lips are the same. Still swollen?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
