Herpes
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Herpes

Experience comfort with Valacyclovir's gentle approach to cold sore treatment.

Genital HerpesValacyclovir — oral tabletMen
Starting at$60Valacyclovir 500mg Quantity 36 (Outbreak)
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About

What is Genital Herpes?

Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). It primarily affects the genital and anal areas but can also occur on other parts of the body, such as the mouth and lips, through oral-genital contact. There is no cure for herpes but treatment can help manage outbreak length and frequency.

Snapshot

The essentials

Time to results
Hours 0–24
Taken at the first tingle, Valacyclovir stops viral replication early.
Dosing
Within 24–48 hrs
Works best when started within 24–48 hours of first symptoms.
Physician reviewed
US-licensed
Prescribed by a licensed clinician after online evaluation.
Best for
Recurrent outbreaks
Daily suppression reduces outbreak frequency and transmission risk.
How it works

Your protocol, step by step

1

How does Valacyclovir work?

Valacyclovir is an antiviral medication that is used to treat certain viral infections, primarily caused by herpes viruses. Valacyclovir works by inhibiting the replication of herpes viruses. It does this by interfering with the viral DNA synthesis process. By inhibiting viral DNA synthesis, Valacyclovir helps to reduce the spread of the virus and control the infection. It is most commonly used to treat genital herpes and cold sores (oral herpes). It's essential to note that while Valacyclovir can help manage herpes virus infections, it does not cure the infection completely. The virus remains in the body, and outbreaks may still occur, especially during times of weakened immunity or stress.

2

How to take Valacyclovir?

Valacyclovir works best if it is used within 48 hours after the first symptoms of genital herpes (pain, burning, or blisters) begin to appear. For recurrent outbreaks of genital herpes, Valacyclovir works best if it is used within 24 hours after the symptoms begin to appear. For these recurrent outbreaks, taking Valacyclovir daily instead of just during an outbreak, will greatly reduce the number of total outbreaks per year.

Benefits

What patients look for

Reduces the frequency and severity of herpes outbreaks
Speeds up the healing process when taken during an active outbreak
Daily suppressive therapy can reduce the risk of transmitting herpes to sexual partners
FDA approved to treat cold sores and genital herpes
FAQ

Questions, answered

Valacyclovir is an oral tablet, prescription medicine that is FDA approved to treat cold sores and genital herpes.
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