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How effective is acyclovir at treating hpv?dr. prescribed this to me.i know its usually for herpes.

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

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No help: Acyclovir treats herpes, shingles, cold sores...Not hpv.

Answered 6/24/2014

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Doubtful: Can find no controlled studies showing effectiveness of Acyclovir in treating hpv. Since many warts resolve with almost anything there have been claims that Acyclovir would be effective, but scientific evidence for this is lacking.

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Answered 6/24/2014

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