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Suggest Antiviral Medications For Herpes

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Posted on Fri, 13 Mar 2015
Question: witch is the best antiviral for herpes ?
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Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (34 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Valacyclovir is the best antiviral

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.

I have read through your query in detail.
Two antiviral medications are considered useful in the treatment of herpes. They are Acyclovir and Valacyclovir.

Valacyclovir is considered better than Acyclovir.

Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.

Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,
Dr.Vivek
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Suggest Antiviral Medications For Herpes

Brief Answer: Valacyclovir is the best antiviral Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXX, Thanks for writing in to us. I have read through your query in detail. Two antiviral medications are considered useful in the treatment of herpes. They are Acyclovir and Valacyclovir. Valacyclovir is considered better than Acyclovir. Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements. Hope your query is answered. Do write back if you have any doubts. Regards, Dr.Vivek