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Ribavirin for treatment of genital herpes

I understand that Ribavirin is available for the treatment of genetal herpes.  Does it cure it?  Is it available? Could I request it through a Health Plan such as Kaiser?
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My husband recently cured of Hep C with Sovaldi and Ribavirin. Wonder if it has other uses. I bet there is a cure coming soon for Herpes which my son is plagued with since he's 17. My husband had Hep c for 20 years and now its gone.
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you been reading info from the 70's?

no, you aren't going to get ribavirin to treat herpes. it also doesn't cure herpes.  acyclovir works much  better, much cheaper and has less side effects and long term risks.

grace
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