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By: Daniel R. Hankins, Tue Feb 2nd, 2010
Here are some frequently asked questions about VALTREX for the treatment of genital herpes.
How does VALTREX?
VALTREX affect the process by which the herpes virus reproduces itself and spreads to other body cells. This helps keep the virus inactive or "asleep".
How do the daily therapy generic valtrex and treat each outbreak?
Instead of treating each outbreak as it appears, take a daily dose of VALTREX regardless of the presence or absence of symptoms, may reduce the number of outbreaks. Take a Daily therapy or generic valtrex and adopt safer sexual practices have also reduced the risk of spreading genital herpes to a partner.
The daily treatment is right for me?
A daily dose of therapy may be right for you:
* To increase the chances of being outbreak;
* Your outbreaks are bothersome, annoying, and want to have less;
* Your partner does not have genital herpes.
If any of these statements is true, check with your healthcare provider about daily therapy with VALTREX. You may find that you can be a treatment option because it can help reduce the number of outbreaks and reduce the risk of spreading the disease to their partner.
Can I stop taking VALTREX if symptoms disappear outbreaks?
It is important to always take the full treatment the doctor prescribes. Typically, treatment involves taking daily VALTREX 1g or 500 mg, as appropriate, once a day, every day. VALTREX treatment for outbreaks usually involves taking 500 mg twice a day for three full days.
What happens if I miss a dose VALTREX?
If you miss a dose of Valtrex, take it as soon as you remember and take the next dose at the regular time. However, if the schedule for the next dose is close, skip the missed dose. Wait and take the next dose at the regular time.
Daniel R. Hankins
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