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A member asked:
I have herpes and have been prescribed anti viral medication to take everyday, however at the moment i have an aggressive flare up will these work?
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Increase the dose: Assuming acyclovir or valacyclovir for suppression, during an outbreak you should increase the dose for a few days. Check with the doctor or clinic who prescribed it for the exact dose and duration. You can also ask if you should take a higher dose for ongoing treatment. For example, 1 g valacyclovir daily sometimes is more effective than 500 mg, especially if outbreaks are fairly frequent.
Answered 1/30/2016
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