Get generic acyclovir.. It's a LOT less expensive.

and it works well. The only downside compared to Valtrex is that you might have to take it more often.

From the Westover Heights clinic free herpes handbook at
http://www.westoverheights.com/genital_herpes/handbook.html


Oral acyclovir is indicated for use in one of three ways:
First time outbreaks: 400 mg three times a day for 7-10 days.
Recurrences: 400 mg three times a day for 5 days or 800 mg twice a day for two days.
Suppression: 400 mg twice a day every day.