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Can Intake Of Acyclovir Daily Reduce Recurring HSV1 On Lips And Mouth?
I am continuing to experience recurrent HSV1 on my lips/mouth area. I understand that a high acidic diet may have contributed to this, along with food high in arginine, and extreme weather/stress. I am wondering if I am a candidate for a daily dose of Acyclovir? And if I was, what would be the daily dosage a doctor might prescribe for someone like me? I know my diet has played the biggest role in outbreaks, and I am susceptible to them in the winter. I just would like to see if I can suppress the outbreaks with daily medication?
Thu, 20 Feb 2014
Hello,
Thanks for the query,
Yes acyclovir can be used daily.
It is called as suppressive therapy.
Please meet a dermatologist for exact diagnosis and doses.
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.
http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818
Wishing you a good health.
Thank you
Thanks for the query,
Yes acyclovir can be used daily.
It is called as suppressive therapy.
Please meet a dermatologist for exact diagnosis and doses.
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.
http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818
Wishing you a good health.
Thank you
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