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I have begin on 250mg (1 pill) twice a day of valtrex for my coldsores for a year now and i forgot to take one days wroth of pills and now i am having a large breakout is there anything more effective or a cure? or something i could take it with?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Pediatrician: Your pediatrician would be best to address. Preventive doses differ from treating doses when outbreaks occur. Unfortunately, there is no known cure for herpes/ cold sores that resolve and reoccur.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 3/1/2021

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A member asked:

I have begin on 250mg (1 pill) twice a day of valtrex for my coldsores for a year now and i forgot to take one days wroth of pills and now i am having a large breakout is there anything more effective or a cure? or something i could take it with?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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