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zostex for hsv?

Today I did a blood test for hsv 1 and hsv2 before a doctor diagnosed the blısters  as herpes but doctor examined me has given me zostex until the results come out.
    zostex is used for herpes zoster and as far as I know not related with genital herpes,  he said it was also an untiviral for hsv ? is that true?  should I use it till the results come out?
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101028 tn?1419603004
we treat herpes simplex and herpes zoster with the same medications.  it's just a matter of dose.  
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ıgg test, İts used to cure symptoms of herpes zoster, İ started to take valtrex and it worked
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101028 tn?1419603004
unfortunately most references to this drug aren't in english but it appears to work similarly as acyclovir. it should be fine to use.

what testing did they do?
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Anyone used this drug? İsnt there anybody know this drug? Should I use valtrex insread?
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