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Been taking valacyclovir for 7 years 1000g/day for suppression for hsv2. no outbreaks while taking it or have passed it to someone while taking it. someone recommended taking 500 instead daily. concerned it could be less effective. more contagious?

Q: been taking valacyclovir for 7 years 1000g/day for suppression for hsv2. no outbreaks while taking it or have passed it to someone while taking it. someone recommended taking 500 instead daily. concerned it could be less effective. more contagious?

: I would just continue what you’ve been doing, unless this “someone” was your primary care doctor.

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Dr. Mark Owolabi answered

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I would just continue what you’ve been doing, unless this “someone” was your primary care doctor.

Answered 3/21/2023

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A member asked:

Been taking valacyclovir for 7 years 1000g/day for suppression for hsv2. no outbreaks while taking it or have passed it to someone while taking it. someone recommended taking 500 instead daily. concerned it could be less effective. more contagious?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Owolabi answered

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