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Prescription only Prescribed for Cold Sores, Herpes Simplex (HSV). Acyclovir topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this comparison guide. "> Prescription only Prescribed for Cold Sores, Herpes Simplex (HSV). Acyclovir topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Prescription only Valacyclovir is an antiviral prodrug that is rapidly converted into acyclovir in the body. It should be started at the first sign of genital herpes or cold sore symptoms but is not a cure for these conditions. Valacyclovir only needs to be taken twice a day compared with acyclovir which needs to be taken five times a day. Prescribed for Cold Sores, Herpes Simplex (HSV), Herpes Simplex - Suppression, Herpes Simplex - Mucocutaneous/Immunocompetent Host, CMV Prophylaxis, Herpes Simplex - Mucocutaneous/Immunocompromised Host, Herpes Zoster, Multiple Sclerosis, Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, Varicella-Zoster. Valacyclovir may also be used for purposes not listed in this comparison guide. "> Prescription only Valacyclovir is an antiviral prodrug that is rapidly converted into acyclovir in the body. It should be started at the first sign of genital herpes or cold sore symptoms but is not a cure for these... View more Prescription only Prescribed for Cold Sores, Herpes Simplex - Suppression, Herpes Simplex - Mucocutaneous/Immunocompetent Host, Herpes Simplex - Mucocutaneous/Immunocompromised Host, Herpes Zoster, Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, Varicella-Zoster. Valtrex may also be used for purposes not listed in this comparison guide. "> Prescription only Prescribed for Cold Sores, Herpes Simplex - Suppression, Herpes Simplex - Mucocutaneous/Immunocompetent Host, Herpes Simplex - Mucocutaneous/Immunocompromised Host, Herpes Zoster, Ramsay Hunt... View more Related suggestions Cold Sores (Herpes Simplex Labialis) More about Acyclovir topical More about Valacyclovir More about Valtrex (valacyclovir) Ratings & Reviews Acyclovir topical has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 76 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect. Valacyclovir has an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 from a total of 492 ratings on Drugs.com. 81% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 12% reported a negative effect. Valtrex has an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 from a total of 302 ratings on Drugs.com. 83% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 10% reported a negative effect. View all 76 reviews View all 492 reviews View all 302 reviews Drug Class Topical antivirals Purine nucleosides Purine nucleosides Side Effects Acyclovir topical side effects Valacyclovir
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