Herpes Treatments
Valtrex
Valtrex (valacyclovir hydrochloride) is the only once-a-day
prescription medication proven to suppress future genital herpes
outbreaks. Valtrex works by disrupting the process by which the
herpes virus reproduces itself and spreads to other cells in the
body. There is no cure for genital herpes, and no drug has been
proven to prevent the spread of herpes to others. Use Valtrex to
suppress herpes outbreaks or to treat them when they
occur.
Acyclovir
Acyclovir is the generic of the prescription drug
Zovirax.
Acyclovir is used to treat the symptoms of
chickenpox, shingles, herpes virus infections of the genitals,
the skin, the brain, and mucous membranes (lips and mouth), and
widespread herpes virus infections in newborns. Acyclovir is also
used to prevent recurrent genital herpes infections. Although
Acyclovir will not cure herpes, it does help relieve the pain and
discomfort and helps the sores (if any) heal faster.
Famvir
Famvir (famicyclovir) is an antiviral drug. Famvir slows the growth
and spread of the herpes virus so that the body can fight off the infection.
Famvir shortens the length of time that herpes symptoms are present.
Zovirax
Zovirax is a prescription cream medication that is effective
in the initial phases of genital herpes and in the treatment of mouth ulcers
and lip blisters caused by the herpes simplex virus.
