Jun 27, 2016 (Started Jan 01, 2005)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for encephalitis)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for cold sore (herpes simplex))
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Advice & Tips: Start as soon as you notice symptom
Cost: $25-49 monthly

Feb 25, 2012 (Started Jan 01, 2005)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for cold sore (herpes simplex))
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Advice & Tips: Take a pill whenever you first feel the smallest symptom, even if you're not sure it's herpes. Continue for about 7 days or so - so that it doesn't linger and come back right away.
Cost: $25-49 monthly
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