How can i prevent a herpes outbreak?

Rx and OTC: You may have to take a prescription antiviral medication if you experience regular outbreaks. While we aren't exactly sure why outbreaks can be more frequent, we think that avoiding certain triggers like excessive alcohol, fatigue, sun exposure, and stress might help. Two otc supplements that might help lower outbreaks (but not transmission) are l-lysine and lauricidin.

L-lysine is a joke: WE have prescription pills which are effective and safe. Valacyclovir [+ 2 others] is used either 1 a day to prevent attacks or a single dose at the onset of a new attack. Nothing OTC is worth a mention except sun protection.

Outbreak: Stress or illness are most common reasons for an outbreak.

Your doctor can: prescribe Valtrex (valacyclovir) or another antiviral which can actually help regarding transmission to others. Triggers for cold sores can include illness, stress, fatigue, becoming physically cold, dry air, UV rays (sun), mouth trauma or one's period.