Should a person take medication if they have herpes?!
Question:
Should a person take medication if they have herpes?
Answers:
They don't NEED to. Herpes medication can be taken daily or just when the person is experiencing an outbreak.
The medication only HELPS prevent outbreaks and the spread of genital herpes. It's not a 100% guarantee that taking the medication will completely prevent outbreaks or the spread of the virus.
People can STILL spread the virus and can STILL get outbreaks even if they take the medication.
Plus, not everyone has the luxury of getting the medication or being able to afford it. People in lesser developed countries don't have a doctor or a pharmacy on every street corner like we do in the United States.
I have had genital herpes for 6+ years. I ONLY take the medication when I am having an outbreak or "feel" an outbreak coming. Taking the medication every single day costs WAY too much and it makes me feel nausous.