Valaciclovir is an antiviral, prescription only medication used to treat herpes including cold sores. Valaciclovir helps to reduce the severity and the length of the outbreak, helps sores heal faster and preventing new cold sores from forming.
It’s important to note that Valaciclovir is not a cure for herpes, but supresses the virus to help control the symptoms, and prevent further outbreaks.
Like most medications, Valaciclovir has some side effects, although they might not affect everyone. The most common ones are:
