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Taking valtrex500mg bid for 17 days already. i have diabetes type 1 doctor wants to increase the dose to 500 mg 2 tabs bid for it to be effective does this have an impact from my herpes infection? (oral and genital) i have this sore for over a month

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Uncontrolled diabete: would it impact HSV treatment:? maybe, make sure your diabetes is well controlled , or near good control, while having an active infection. Follow your doctor's recommendations, s/he knows your case better, good luck

Answered 11/9/2017

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A member asked:

Taking valtrex500mg bid for 17 days already. i have diabetes type 1 doctor wants to increase the dose to 500 mg 2 tabs bid for it to be effective does this have an impact from my herpes infection? (oral and genital) i have this sore for over a month

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

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