Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
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
I would just continue what you’ve been doing, unless this “someone” was your primary care doctor.
Answered 3/21/2023
0 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Hsv outbreaks are always contagious? How can a person know he/she has an outbreak for both hsv1 & hsv2?What tests to take to be accurate & conclusive?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Hsv2 positive male. What are chances of passing to female . If Im using protection and taking daily valacyclovir 500 mg ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I use 500mg valacyclovir irregularly (i.e. not on a daily basis but maybe 2-3 times a week). I'm getting frequent HSV2 outbreaks. Could irregular use lead to frequent outbreaks?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What can be done for reocurring hsv2 outbreaks , have had 3 of them in 4 mths , on valtrex (valacyclovir) last 2 wks at 1000 mg / day , ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
What is chance of male passing hsv2 to partner if using protection , no outbreak , and is on daily 500 mg valacyclovir ?
Prescribed Valtrex (valacyclovir) bc I tested positive for HSV2 antibodies blood test, but no outbreak - ok to to take even if I may not really have genital herpes?
I had a HSV2 outbreak and took Valtrex for three days. It healed but I am worried it has left a scar. Is this possible? I have had this for 12 years and rarely get outbreaks. If I do they last for 10 days but have never left a scar. Is it normal?
Is it to soon to have sex if I recently tested positive for hsv2 3 months ago? Ive heard shedding is at its strongest the first few months and first year of infection. I am using protection and taking valacyclovir daily ?
If I tested positive for hsv2 antibodies but have never had an outbreak/symptoms, do I actually have herpes and am I contagious?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
