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Can I increse my dose of Valacyclovir?

2018-09-02 09:25:42
I have been taking 1000mg of Valacyclovir for suppressive treatment of herpes. It has helped but not completely cleared it up. I want to know if I increase the dose to maybe 1500mg per day will that fix the problem?
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Yes U can try 800 mg 5 times daily . Hope it’s useful Actually it’s a 5 day course Since u have tried for some days . Don’t continue for more than 5 days Hope it’s useful ☺️

Answered2018-09-04 07:38:03

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