{"id":28682,"date":"2020-03-19T08:00:42","date_gmt":"2020-03-19T08:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/?p=28682"},"modified":"2020-03-13T16:44:42","modified_gmt":"2020-03-13T16:44:42","slug":"prices-for-anti-herpes-drugs-hold-steady-why-not-be-prepared","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/std-sexually-transmitted-diseases-treatments\/prices-for-anti-herpes-drugs-hold-steady-why-not-be-prepared\/","title":{"rendered":"Prices for Anti-Herpes Drugs Hold Steady: Why Not Be Prepared?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Early 2020 prices for the antiviral medications acyclovir, valacyclovir, and Valtrex are down sharply from where they were in July 2019. Now might be a good time to stock up on these drugs that reduce the frequency and severity of herpes outbreaks.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

The average price of Valtrex, a powerful antiviral medication that is the brand-name counterpart of valacyclovir, rose 1.6 percent in February to $14.53 per 500 mg tablet from $14.30 in January. However, it was down nearly 20 percent from its July 2019 price of $18.05.<\/p>\n

The average price of valacyclovir, the generic alternative to Valtrex, dropped roughly 6 percent from $4.20 per 500 mg tablet in January to $3.95 in February. And its February price was down very sharply from its July 2019 price of $9.58, a decline of 58.8 percent.<\/p>\n

Acyclovir Is the Biggest Bargain<\/h3>\n

The biggest bargain of all in February 2020 was acyclovir, a generic cousin of Valtrex and valacyclovir. Its price per 400 mg was 99 cents, 67 percent lower than its price of $3.03 in January. And it was a whopping 82 percent lower than its price of $5.50 in July 2019.<\/p>\n

These three medications are prescribed to treat outbreaks of the herpes simplex viruses 1 and 2. HSV1 is most widely associated with cold sores and fever blisters, while HSV2 is the primary cause of genital herpes, although the line between the two is somewhat fluid.<\/p>\n

Also Effective Against Shingles<\/h3>\n

These drugs are also effective against shingles, which is an adult outbreak of the varicella-zoster virus responsible for chickenpox in children. The chickenpox\/shingles virus is also known as herpes zoster and is closely related to HSV1 and HSV2.<\/p>\n

Antivirals Aren\u2019t a Cure<\/h3>\n

There is no cure for these pesky viruses. Once they\u2019ve invaded your body, they are there to stay. However, they alternate between active and dormant phases, taking up residence in nerve cells during their inactive periods.<\/p>\n

These potent antiviral drugs reduce the frequency and severity of the outbreaks, which can be painful and unsightly.<\/p>\n

How They Work<\/h3>\n

Both acyclovir and valacyclovir (Valtrex) minimize the effects of these viral infections by making it difficult for viruses to replicate and spread. The fewer cells affected by an active outbreak of the viruses, the fewer and milder will be the viruses\u2019 symptoms.<\/p>\n

According to Drugs.com<\/a>, treatment with valacyclovir should be started within 72 hours after the first symptoms appear. Beginning treatment within the first 24 hours is even more effective. Early treatment is also recommended for acyclovir.<\/p>\n

Stock Up Now<\/h3>\n

With prices so low, now could be an ideal time to stock up on these antiviral agents for men and women who are already infected with the herpes simplex viruses. As you\u2019ve already read, the earlier that treatment is started, the more effective the drugs will be in reducing symptoms.<\/p>\n

For those who prefer the convenience and privacy of ordering their drugs online, eDrugstore.com offers money- and time-saving options that might make it an ideal choice. Based in Tempe, Arizona, eDrugstore is an online medical facilitator that\u2019s been in business since the late 1990s.<\/p>\n

Ordering from eDrugstore<\/h3>\n

The prices at eDrugstore cover not just the drugs you order but a bundle of added-value services as well. These include free shipping, which spares you the hassle of time-consuming trips to and from your local pharmacy. It also eliminates the time wasted waiting in line or waiting for your prescription to be filled.<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t have a doctor\u2019s prescription, eDrugstore\u2019s complimentary online consultation service is tailor-made for you. You\u2019ll be paired up with a physician licensed to practice in your state, and together you\u2019ll have a telemedicine encounter — either video or audio. If the doctor decides that you\u2019re an appropriate candidate for the drug, a prescription will be authorized. To learn more, visit eDrugstore\u2019s \u00a0Sexual Health page<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Early 2020 prices for the antiviral medications acyclovir, valacyclovir, and Valtrex are down sharply from where they were in July 2019. Now might be a good time to stock up on these drugs that reduce the frequency and severity of herpes outbreaks.\u00a0 The average price of Valtrex, a powerful antiviral medication that is the brand-name […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":28683,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_autoblog_aioseo_focus_keyphrase":"","_autoblog_aioseo_title":"","_autoblog_aioseo_description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-28682","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-std-sexually-transmitted-diseases-treatments"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t