
I Recently Went To The Doctor For Cold Sore Symptoms

Regarding herpes labialis and valacyclovir
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and noted your concern.
I am not sure 1gm, three times a day, is the right dose of valacyclovir for herpes labialis. The recommended dose of valacyclovir in Herpes labialis is just 2 doses of 2gm, 12 hours apart. The dose of valacyclovir (1gm×3 for 7 days) you've been prescribed is that of Herpes Zoster/ shingles rather than of Herpes Labialis. Nevertheless, inspite of that, if you indeed have an episode of cold sores, it should improve rather than get worse with the dosage of oral valacyclovir that you've been taking.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.

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