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Suppressive therapy

What is recommended amt of acyclovir to suppress outbreaks and significantly reduce viral shedding?  My dr wants me to take 200mg once per day. From what I've been reading I see alot of info says 400mg twice per day
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Thank you!
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Lots and lots and lots of posts here that answer that question for you, in depth.

Click on the magnifying glass near the tree at the top of this page and search "suppresive therapy".  You'll find what you need there.
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