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I'm on daily 1 gram valacyclovir for suppressive therapy. I can feel a new outbreak coming. Would it help if a take the valacyclovir twice daily for a couple of days to help with the OB?
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I've heard of people doing this effectively. Also, I don't think it would cause any harm
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