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A member asked:
Is there anything i can get from the grocery store or drug store for my genital herpes until i can see a doctor?
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Not really: There are over the counter medications such as campho-phenique and similar topicals for cold sores which are caused by the herpes virus. I've not seen those used for genital herpes. Your best option is one of the prescription antivirals specifically for herpes. Need to see your doctor.
Answered 2/8/2017
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