Treatment with antiviral drugs in May to reduce the length of time a person is able to transmit the virus of genital herpes to others. Refrain from sex while you are being treated for symptoms of an outbreak of genital herpes.
The effectiveness of antiviral drugs acyclovir (Zovirax), famciclovir (Famvir) and valacyclovir (Valtrex) is equal to the studies done so far.
Acyclovir is available in a generic form, which is cheaper. Taking any antiviral medicine on a daily basis May be expensive.
Take antiviral drugs for the first genital herpes outbreak does not keep recurring genital herpes outbreaks.
People taking antiviral medicine every day (suppressive) May want to talk to their doctor about whether they should stop taking the medication for a short period each year. This can help determine whether genital herpes recur as often outbreaks. They can then decide whether they should continue to take medication. People who have six or more homes per year have taken the antiviral drug in May each day.
People who have problems with their kidneys need to take a lower dose of acyclovir (Zovirax).
In rare cases, genital herpes, the virus has developed resistance to certain antiviral drugs. This is most likely to occur in people who have immune systems and faculties who have taken antiviral medicines for an extended period. Other antiviral drugs are available in these cases, but they must be administered intravenously (IV) and May not be as safe.
