Valtrex (valacyclovir) is now approved to decrease heterosexual transmission of genital herpes

October 2003

Valtrex (valacyclovir) is now approved to decrease heterosexual transmission of genital herpes.

Using Valtrex with condoms can reduce transmission by almost 50%...compared to using condoms alone.

Some patients already take Valtrex to prevent outbreaks. Reducing transmission to their partner is an added benefit.

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