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What is the best medicine to use to cut the outbreak time down, simplex 1?
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Valcyclovir: Valcyclovir is quite effective and also easier to take. Acyclovir is helpful as well but you need more frequent dosing. Taking meds is best when it's early in the course.
Answered 5/16/2016
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