Does valtrex work for genital herpes?
Valtrex has also been used to treat individuals who have
genital herpes. Individuals who have recurrent outbreaks of shingles or herpes
are also frequently treated with valtrex. However, you should know that valtrex
only controls the symptoms but does not cure the infection or prevent
transmission of the infection to your sexual partner(s).
Thus, even though you take valtrex, you should practice
safe sex behaviors to limit the chances of transmitting herpes to the partner,
even if one you have no symptoms. The best advice is to use a condom made of
latex. Individuals who have an active outbreak of herpes, should refrain from
have sexual contact until all the blisters have cleared.
Valtrex only works if it is taken within 24 hours after the onset of symptoms. If you take valtrex later, you may as well throw your money down the toilet. It is an expensive drug and many people show little or no response.
