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They said you don't really need to take medication for hsv 1. is that true?

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Yes and no: There is no medicine to cure the infection. You can however take a medicine called Valtrex (valacyclovir) when you begin to feel an outbreak coming on. 2 one gram tablets twice for one day can shorten the time for cold sores to heal or even prevent them from forming.

Answered 2/18/2015

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