there are three major drugs commonly used to treat genital herpes symptoms: acyclovir (zovirax) famciclovir (famvir) and valacyclovir (valtrex). these are all taken in pill form. severe cases may be treated with intravenous (iv) acyclovir. side effects with these drugs are considered mild and health experts believe these drugs are safe in the long term. acyclovir is the oldest of the three and its safety has been documented in people taking suppressive therapy for several years. people taking suppressive therapy should see their doctor at least once a year to decide if they should continue.
what are side effects of drugs used to treat genital herpes?