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What other treatment is available for hsv2 if valtrex (valacyclovir) results are not great?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Herpes treatment: It is rare for valacyclovir (Valtrex®) to not work well. If the results are not "great", it's likely that herpes isn't the problem. Recheck with your doctor to confirm the diagnosis and discuss treatment.

Answered 6/5/2016

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