What is the fastest way to cure HSV-2?
Antiviral medications offer a safe and effective way of controlling a herpes outbreak and can make it go away faster. There are three popular oral treatments for genital herpes – aciclovir, valaciclovir and famciclovir: Aciclovir is an antiviral medicine which stops the herpes virus from reproducing.
Does HSV-2 require treatment?
During an outbreak, you may use an antiviral ointment or cream to help lessen your symptoms and help them go away faster, but it only works if you start it soon after you start an outbreak. Many people with HSV-2 take daily oral medications to keep outbreaks at bay.
Can you take valacyclovir daily?
Treatment with suppressive therapy The PDR states that for suppressive therapy of recurrent herpes genitalis in all patients valacyclovir 1 gram (1000 mg) should be taken once daily.
How effective is acyclovir?
Treatment with valacyclovir or acyclovir is effective in reducing subclinical and total HSV shedding. The frequency of both total and subclinical shedding decreased with antiviral therapy by 91%–97% when measured by culture and by 76%–82% when measured by PCR.
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- The three main treatments for herpes — acyclovir, famciclovir, and valacyclovir — are all FDA approved, though there are side effects and interactions to be aware of. Common side effects of these antiviral medications include headaches and nausea. Famciclovir can causedizziness or sleepiness, and confusion is mainly seen in older adults. Acyclovir ...
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