Valtrex (valacyclovir) PREVENTS transmission of genital herpes
November 2002
New evidence suggests that Valtrex (valacyclovir) PREVENTS transmission of genital herpes.
Valtrex is now the first drug shown to reduce transmission of an STD...500 mg once daily cuts transmission 50%.
Some patients already take Valtrex daily to reduce outbreaks. Now they might be able to offer some protection to their partners.
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