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How Can Recurrent HSV 2 Infection Be Treated?

I am taking 500 mg of Valtrex twice daily to suppress HSV 2, which I was diagnosed with in December 2016, but I am still experiencing symptoms. Is there something I can do to improve the efficacy of the medication? Would it be advantageous to switch to aciclovir?
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
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Hi,

I have gone through your complaints and would recommend you to shift to acyclovir. You need to take it 400 mg twice daily for at least 6 months.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney,
Dermatologist
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How Can Recurrent HSV 2 Infection Be Treated?

Hi, I have gone through your complaints and would recommend you to shift to acyclovir. You need to take it 400 mg twice daily for at least 6 months. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist