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Q: Ihave been taking acyclovir 200mg for 1 amonth.Suddenly I feel very weak and dizzy all the time. Can I stop it? A Kd

I wa staking acyclovir for genital herpes
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6/ 1/11 2:02pm

You can stop. You may have more outbreaks but you are only taking an antiviral drug to reduce the frequency of shedding. It reduces the risk somewhat when used with a condom (doesn't eliminate it) with having sex with an unifected partner.

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By Arun K Dhungana— Last Modified: 06/01/11, First Published: 05/27/11