Can doctors prescribe medication for cold sores?

Antiviral medication: Cold sores are caused by a virus, so antiviral medications are used to treat them. Your dermatologist may prescribe medication that you: Apply directly to the sores, such as docosanol cream or acyclovir cream. Take by mouth, such as acyclovir, valacyclovir, or famciclovir.

Will doctors prescribe Valtrex for cold sores?

To treat a cold sore, you take Valtrex on the day you notice a cold sore forming. Valtrex works by preventing the herpes virus from growing and spreading. Your doctor may also prescribe Valtrex to help prevent future cold sores, which is an off-label use.

How can I get a Valtrex prescription?

Valtrex Prescription You can get a prescription for generic Valtrex (valacyclovir) at Blink Health, including online doctor visit. All generic medications sold through Blink Health Pharmacy are FDA-approved.

How do I get prescribed valacyclovir?

Should I use Abreva with Valtrex?

No interactions were found between Abreva and Valtrex.

How much does Valtrex 500 mg cost?

The average retail price of Valtrex is around $478.57 for 30, 500MG Tablet.

Can I get acyclovir over the counter?

Is acyclovir (Zovirax) over-the-counter? No. In the United States, all formulations of acyclovir (Zovirax) are only available with a prescription. Abreva can be a good option if you are looking for an over-the-counter (OTC) medication for cold sores.

How fast does Valtrex work on cold sores?

Just one day of treatment with a medication called Valtrex makes the unsightly, painful sores disappear faster. A study presented at the American Academy of Dermatology’s summer meeting, held in New York this week, outlines results from a large trial of Valtrex.

Is Valtrex the same as valacyclovir?

Valtrex (valacyclovir) is an antiviral medication and is a first choice treatment for herpes virus infections including cold sores, genital herpes, and shingles. It can also be used to treat chickenpox in children.

Can you buy acyclovir over the counter?

Are Aciclovir tablets available over the counter? No – Aciclovir is a prescription-only treatment that must be prescribed by a doctor or pharmacist. You can purchase Aciclovir through The Independent Pharmacy following an online consultation.

Is there a difference between Valtrex and valacyclovir?

Official answer. Valacyclovir (Valtrex) and acyclovir (Zovirax) are antiviral drugs that work by interfering with viral DNA replication. Both drugs target the same viruses but valacyclovir provides longer duration of action, therefore, doses can be taken fewer times every day – this is the only real advantage.

Do you need a prescription for valacyclovir?

In your body, valacyclovir becomes the anti-herpes medicine, acyclovir. Although valacyclovir will not cure shingles or genital herpes, it does help relieve the pain and discomfort and helps the sores heal faster. Valacyclovir is available only with your doctor’s prescription.