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Is it Herpes, Or Another STD?

By Charlotte Grayson, M.D., Health Pro Tuesday, April 15, 2008

 

The antiviral drugs, acyclovir, Valtrex and Famvir are effective at reducing herpes outbreak frequency by 70%. And in healthy adults with normal immune systems, these medicines always improve symptoms related to herpes.

 

So, if your antiviral meds don't seem to be working, it's time to see your doctor to see what else may be happening.

 

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By Charlotte Grayson, M.D., Health Pro— Last Modified: 12/19/11, First Published: 04/15/08