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A member asked:

I started taking valtrex (valacyclovir) while waiting for test results & it helped, does the fact that it worked confirm that i have herpes?

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Most likely: Not knowing your symptoms nor location of your rash, difficult to say what is happening with your body. Please check back with your physician ASAP. Take care

Dr Feola agreed

Answered 4/12/2016

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