I have hsv1 genitally. i had an outbreak (2 sores). i'mtaking valtrex. day 1 to 7, i took 1g twice a day. day 8-14, i took 1g three times daily. day13 i dropped down to 1g daily. it's now day14. i only have a small mark left. am i still contagious?

Probably: A person with HSV can transmit the virus even when there are no visible lesions. You may visit this site for info: https://www.cdc.gov/std/herpes/stdfact-herpes.htm For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Unlikely: unless still an "open" lesion (fluid containing) and with the anti-virals you have taken it makes it unlikely that you can transmit...however USE PROTECTION until ALL EVIDENCE of the infection is gone! Hope this helps Dr Z

Find a better DR: The dosing for episodic treatment of hsv is 2Gram [2 pills] of valacyclovir [Valtrex] at once, followed by 2 more in about 12 hours. LOOK UP THE DOSE!! The sooner it is used the better the result. Best result from starting at prodrome, the very first tingling that hints at the onset of the next attack. You are contagious POTENTIALLY at all times but less so when on Valtrex and more at onset of att