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2018-09-26 05:33:08
I've been taking acyclovir 400mg twice a day for my cold sores for a year now. I am thinking of taking 800mg once a day to make life easier. Will 800mg once a day be as effective as 400mg twice a day?
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You can take but It's make gastritis or other gastric problem.. So it's advisable to take in devided doses...

Answered2018-09-28 16:40:06

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