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Is it okay to take antibiotics while treating a cold sore with valtrex (valacyclovir)?
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Took valtrex (valacyclovir) before knowing for sure if I have a cold sore. is this ok? have had shingles before-know the tingly feeling and kinda thought I felt it.
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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?
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I take Valtrex (valacyclovir) daily for ghsv1and apply acyclovir a couple times a week. I don't have any outbreaks but sex is painful for me and I get sore. Advice?
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I understand that Valtrex (valacyclovir) is MOST effective at the first sign of a breakout, but is taking it after a cold sore erupts effective at all? Thanks!
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If I took valtrex (valacyclovir) to avoid a primary outbreak of cold sores (never had one before) and never got a sore can I have passed it on by kissing a cheek?
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