Redding, CT
A 46-year-old female asked:
I have herpes, i took acyclovir 3 times, im still have genital sores and between my legs, so irritated and painful, why medicine didn't work?
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Dr. Usha Mukhytaranswered
Gynecology 28 years experience
Take valtrex (valacyclovir): Valtrex (valacyclovir) works for sores
acyclovir doses and frequency has to be right for it to work.
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There is evidence of vaginal shedding of Herpes virus even in the absence of overt lesions, and the decision as to the manner of delivery should be discussed at length with your obstetrician
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