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Substitute for acyclovir?

I have genital herpes and I had a flare up on my eyelid in 2015. I think it is happening again?

I found my valacyclovir 500 mg tab, but the expiration date is 1/27/22. Can I still take them before my flare up gets really bad? Is there any type... read more

Creams for genital herpes?

My boyfriend has a cold sore, can I get genital herpes from him?

So my boyfriend gets cold sores, and he's been avoiding kissing me so I won't get it, but last night he licked his fingers while we were having sex... read more

Herpes Simplex - are sore testicals are side effect of acyclovir or a symptom of herpes or stress?

I am waiting for a "specific" blood test for genital herpes, and am taking acyclovir 800mg every four hours. My testicals seem to be little sore. Is... read more

Why did I get chickenpox even though I've been vaccinated?

Neurontin - Does gabapentin ever cause dryness of the eyes or other eye problems?

I am taking 600 mg 3 times daily for shingles related neuro pain and I am experiencing dry eyes and seeing floaters (spots). I was wondering if... read more

Can I use mupirocin on "shingles"? Am now trying bacitracin. Which is more effective?

I contracted herpes zoster some weeks ago, took a regimen of antibiotics (orally) and am following up with bacitracin. Is mupirocin an alternative... read more

Can hydroxyzine help to relieve itching from shingles?

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