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I've been taking valtrex (valacyclovir) everyday for almost a year. have a new partner. i have oral herpes type 1. how likely am i to give him herpes?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Herpes meds: Herpes medication diminish risk of transmission by about fifty percent.

Answered 5/16/2014

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