Herpes Medications
Herpes is one of over 80 known viruses that exist within the Herpes family. Of these, 8 are known to cause disease in humans, the most common being Herpes simplex virus 1 and 2. HSV-1 and HSV-2 look identical under the microscope, and either type can infect the mouth or genitals. Usually, however, HSV-1 occurs above the waist, and HSV-2 below the waist.
Herpes simplex virus (HSV-1) - commonly causes herpes labialis (also called oral herpes, cold sores or fever blisters), which are highly infectious open sores that crust over before healing. Although less probable, HSV-1 can also cause genital herpes. Herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) - a contagious viral infection primarily causing genital herpes in men and women. The telltale signs and symptoms of genital herpes include recurrent clusters of blisters, bumps and rashes in the genital areas. HSV-2 can also be responsible for herpes labialis, although less often than HSV-1.
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Acyclovir is an antiviral agent that is active against the herpes virus infections of the genitals, skin, brain, and mucous membranes. The drug is also used to treat other viral infections such as shingles and chickenpox. Acyclovir is used both systematically and topically, but usually will only help with the symptoms and will not lead to a cure of the virus. Side effects include pain, swelling, increased thirst, loss of appetite, and nausea.
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| Famvir |
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Famvir is an antiviral used to treat herpes zoster (shingles) and genital herpes. Famvir may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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| Valtrex |
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Valtrex is the only once-a-day prescription medication proven to suppress future genital herpes outbreaks. VALTREX works by disrupting the process by which the herpes virus reproduces itself and spreads to other cells in the body. There is no cure for genital herpes, and no drug has been proven to prevent the spread of herpes to others. Use VALTREX to suppress herpes outbreaks or to treat them when they occur.
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| Aldara |
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Aldara is used to treat external genital warts and perianal warts. It is a patient-applied cream that helps the body fight the virus that causes the warts.
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| Zovirax |
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Zovirax is a prescription cream medication that is effective in the initial phases of genital herpes and in the treatment of mouth ulcers and lip blisters caused by the herpes simplex virus.
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