- Valacyclovir (Valtrex)
Ages 18-64
This is right for you if
You’ve been diagnosed with genital herpes
You’re having an outbreak or want to prevent future outbreaks
You don’t have kidney problems like abnormal kidney function
You don’t have a seizure disorder
You’re not pregnant
What's included
Personalized genital herpes treatment plans may include a prescription for antiviral medication that can help speed up recovery from a genital herpes outbreak. You can message your clinician with follow-up questions for 14 days after you get your treatment plan.
If you need treatment for an additional health condition, you’ll need to start a separate visit.
If you need treatment for an additional health condition, you’ll need to start a separate visit.
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This chart is for informational purposes only. Your clinician will determine treatment plans, prescriptions, and number of refills (if any) based on your symptoms and health history. Refill estimates are based on a 30-day supply of medication.
What you’ll need
A prior diagnosis of genital herpes by a licensed healthcare provider
A photo ID, like a driver's license or passport, if we need additional identity verification
5 to 10 minutes to answer questions about your symptoms and health history
How it works
Choose an online clinic
Fill out an intake form
Connect with a clinician
You can message your clinician with follow-up questions for 14 days after you get your treatment plan.
You should know
Based on your health information, your clinician may recommend that you see a healthcare provider in person. If that happens, you’ll still be charged for your visit. Amazon Clinic doesn’t accept insurance at this time, and isn’t intended for beneficiaries of government payor programs, including Medicare and Medicaid.
Frequently asked questions
What causes genital herpes?
Genital herpes is usually caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), but you can also get herpes on the penis, vagina, or anus from HSV-1. This happens through oral-genital contact with someone who has oral herpes.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 13% of people aged 15-49 have genital herpes. Women are almost twice as likely as men to get it. Once you're infected, the virus stays in your neurons and can be reactivated throughout your life.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 13% of people aged 15-49 have genital herpes. Women are almost twice as likely as men to get it. Once you're infected, the virus stays in your neurons and can be reactivated throughout your life.
How can I avoid giving genital herpes to someone else?
The most effective way to prevent the spread of genital herpes is to abstain from sexual activity. If you choose to be sexually active, make sure sexual contact includes a latex barrier like a condom or a dental dam. These precautions also reduce your risk of getting HIV, which is three times more likely to infect someone who already has HSV-2.
Your body can transmit the virus even when you're not having an outbreak. This is called "shedding." Your body sheds more virus during an outbreak, so it's best to avoid sexual contact at that time.
If your sexual partner doesn't have genital herpes, taking daily antiviral medicine can prevent giving herpes to your partner, even if you don’t have symptoms.
Your body can transmit the virus even when you're not having an outbreak. This is called "shedding." Your body sheds more virus during an outbreak, so it's best to avoid sexual contact at that time.
If your sexual partner doesn't have genital herpes, taking daily antiviral medicine can prevent giving herpes to your partner, even if you don’t have symptoms.
Is there a cure for genital herpes?
There's no cure for genital herpes, but you can treat an active infection with a short course of antiviral medication. When taken at the start of an outbreak, prescription herpes medication can reduce the severity of your symptoms, shorten your outbreak, and lower your risk of spreading the herpes simplex virus.
And if you experience more than 6 genital herpes outbreaks a year, you might be eligible for daily antiviral medication, which can help prevent herpes outbreaks.
And if you experience more than 6 genital herpes outbreaks a year, you might be eligible for daily antiviral medication, which can help prevent herpes outbreaks.
Are there any home remedies for genital herpes?
Because recurring genital herpes outbreaks are caused by the reactivation of a virus, you can help prevent outbreaks by taking care of your immune system. Getting the recommended amounts of sleep and exercise, eating healthy food, and keeping your stress levels down can help defend your body against all kinds of illness, including HSV-2.
What genital herpes medications can I get through Amazon Clinic?
Your clinician may prescribe an oral antiviral medication like valacyclovir (Valtrex), famciclovir (Famvir), or acyclovir (Zovirax). The duration of treatment depends on whether you have an active outbreak or you want to prevent future outbreaks.
Genital herpes medications work best when taken within 3 days of symptoms starting.
Please note: This information is for general reference only. Your clinician will review your symptoms and health history to determine which (if any) treatments are medically necessary.
Genital herpes medications work best when taken within 3 days of symptoms starting.
Please note: This information is for general reference only. Your clinician will review your symptoms and health history to determine which (if any) treatments are medically necessary.