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How To Treat Herpes Inspite Of Taking Valtrex?

My daughter has had an initial outbreak of herpes simplex 1 but on genitalia. She has been on Valtrex for 3.5 weeks and is continuing to have new lesions. her pain has been unbearable and she suffered a secondary infection. Her Gyn prescribed Valtrex 500 mg bid initially but later increased it to 1gm. bid. that was 2 weeks ago and despite some improvement she has new lesions beginning today. Her Dr. refuses to prescribe any pain med and wants to decrease the valtrex because she should be better now.Can she be prescribed a higher dosage and would it help?
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
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Hello my friend
I am Dr.Arianisa
Thanks for your question on HCM

You have to know that general measures may help to ease symptoms when they occur example :
1.If it is painful when she pass urine, it is often less painful if she pass urine whilst sitting in a warm bath or with water flowing over the area.
2.Painkillers such as paracetamol may help to ease pain.
3.Applying Vaseline before passing urine may be a helpful alternative
4.Haveing lots to drink. This can help to make urine more dilute and may make passing urine less painful.
5.Do not use scented soaps, bubble bath, etc, as these may irritate. Gentle cleaning of the sores with just cotton wool and plain or salt water is best. Gentle drying with a hairdryer on its lowest setting may be more comfortable than with a towel
6.If she have frequent recurrences, an option is to take antiviral medication every day. In most people who take medication every day, the recurrences are either stopped completely, or their frequency and severity are greatly reduced.Follow your doctor advices about the medication

Hope she get better soon
Best regards
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How To Treat Herpes Inspite Of Taking Valtrex?

Hello my friend I am Dr.Arianisa Thanks for your question on HCM You have to know that general measures may help to ease symptoms when they occur example : 1.If it is painful when she pass urine, it is often less painful if she pass urine whilst sitting in a warm bath or with water flowing over the area. 2.Painkillers such as paracetamol may help to ease pain. 3.Applying Vaseline before passing urine may be a helpful alternative 4.Haveing lots to drink. This can help to make urine more dilute and may make passing urine less painful. 5.Do not use scented soaps, bubble bath, etc, as these may irritate. Gentle cleaning of the sores with just cotton wool and plain or salt water is best. Gentle drying with a hairdryer on its lowest setting may be more comfortable than with a towel 6.If she have frequent recurrences, an option is to take antiviral medication every day. In most people who take medication every day, the recurrences are either stopped completely, or their frequency and severity are greatly reduced.Follow your doctor advices about the medication Hope she get better soon Best regards