Is there any drug stronger than Valtrex for herpes simplex 1?
• Q: Is there any drug stronger than Valtrex for my son’s condition, which is Herpes simplex 1 on his lip? • A: Therapy for the first episode is the most critical. Treatment reduces the risk of neurologic complications, limits the severity and duration of the disease, and provides symptomatic relief. For evidence of active disease, acyclovir (Zovirax), valacyclovir (Valtrex), and famciclovir are approved. Therapy should be started within 48 to 72 hours of onset of signs or symptoms. Dosages and duration of therapy differ depending on the drug and the immune status of the host. Duration of therapy should be extended until all lesions are resolved, particularly in the immunocompromised population. Resistance to these drugs is very rare. Check with your physician before changing any medications or dosages.
