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Alternative to acyclovir

Recently diagnosed with herpes 2, MD gave me acyclovir. Allergic reaction occurred, now MD has me on metronidazole. It's been 5 days and no relief from outbreak. Is there an alternative I can take?
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15249123 tn?1478652475
You can try valtrex
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