A member asked:

Herpesvirus, my friend is having trouble sleeping cause of the pain can anyone help me suggest her something to make her fall asleep.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Initial herpes...: With your age and topic tag HSV, I'm guessing initial genital herpes, right? She should be on an anti-herpes drug like valacylovir or acyclovir, but it will take a few days for pain to improve. Next 2-3 days, a pain med e.g. paracetamol, maybe w/ opiate (e.g. codeine) will help; and maybe a sleep aid like zolpidem. Lidocaine anesthetic ointment will help and perhaps ease urination pain. Good luck!

Answered 2/5/2016

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