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My immune system has been down, i've been battling bronchitis & then a head cold for almost 2 months. i'm feeling better. got an outbreak, started valtrex 5 days ago..now i have another outbreak! is this normal? in 20 years this has never happened. i'm ta

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Outbreak of what?: Your question wasn't clear and got truncated, but if you're taking valtrex (valacyclovir) for suppression of herpes of any sort, it needs several months on the right dose to achieve a good result, moreover you need to test your blood count while on the medicine for protracted periods, confer with the doctor who prescribed you the medicine or get a virtual consult on HealthTap, wish you wellness

Answered 12/11/2015

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