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A 33-year-old female asked:
W/ genital herpes, a gyno said take 500mg valtrex (valacyclovir) every day forever to protect my partner; another said taking it my whole life is bad. what to do...?
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Dr. Lori Mcnealanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 34 years experience
Herpes: there is nothing wrong with taking a daily suppressive dose of valtrex (valacyclovir) for prevention of viral shedding and recurrent outbreaks.
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