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Medicines valaciclovir hydrochlorideQuestion & answer

valaciclovir hydrochloride · Medicine question

Can valaciclovir hydrochloride stop genital herpes spreading to a partner?

iatroX medicinesPublished 22 August 2026Reviewed 22 August 2026

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It can reduce viral shedding and transmission risk but does not remove it. Avoid sex during symptoms and continue safer-sex measures.

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