Dear Cathy Ann,

Thank you for your question. Check out the following links. I think you'll find them very helpful.

• Home Remedies and Prevention Read this overview of home remedies that provide symptomatic relief for herpes.
• Treatment for Genital Herpes While as of yet there is no cure for the herpes simplex virus, a variety of drugs are available to treat and reduce symptoms. Read our guide for the lastest information on herpes simplex medications.
• Treatment for Oral Herpes Learn about common treatments and their rates of effectiveness for oral herpes.

Many people find that Zovirax speeds up the healing process and helps diminish the pain of herpes. Famvir and Valtrex are other prescriptions used to treat genital herpes and for prevention of recurrences. Read Dr. Grayson's post about whether the new double dose of Famvir is the best way to go instead of Valtrex?

You might also be interested in Dr. Grayson's article "When Can I Stop Taking My Herpes Medication?"

Warm regards,

Madison