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Is taking antivirals every day considered a cure for herpes, or do the meds stop working after a few years?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

No.: Daily suppression of herpes with antivirus decreases recurrent outbreaks of herpes. It also may decrease the transmission rate to an unaffected partner but it is not a cure for herpes. To date there are no reports of decreased effectiveness of daily use of antivirals for herpes either.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Prevention not cure: Taking antiviral medication can decrease the risk of having a herpes outbreak but it does not cure or permanently eliminate the virus from your body. Unfortunately there is no cure for herpes. If a patient has frequent outbreaks then taking daily antivirals can be very helpful.

Answered 12/25/2022

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