Herpes Treatment

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  • Prevent and treat genital or oral herpes at home
  • Use insurance or pay affordable out-of-pocket prices
  • Shipping is free with discreet packaging

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Valacyclovir for Herpes

The antiviral medication valacyclovir (generic Valtrex) is a pill that lessens the frequency and symptoms of herpes, and reduces the chance that you’ll pass the virus to a partner. You can take valacyclovir when you feel an outbreak coming on to lessen symptoms, or take a dose every day for prevention. Valacyclovir is safe and effective, side effects are rare. Nurx prescribes valacyclovir online and discreetly delivers it to your door.

Note: We only prescribe medication if you’ve previously had a herpes diagnosis. If you haven’t been diagnosed with herpes we suggest you see your local provider for diagnosis during your next outbreak.

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About Valacyclovir from Nurx

Antiviral Treatment

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Valacyclovir is a very effective antiviral medication that suppresses the herpes virus in your body to prevent or lessen the severity of outbreaks.

Free, Discreet Shipping

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Your valacyclovir prescription will be delivered fast and for free in discreet, unbranded packaging.

Unlimited Follow Ups

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Message our medical team anytime with questions about your herpes treatment.

Safety and Side Effects

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Valacyclovir has very few risks or side effects, but let us know about any health conditions you have and medications you take so we can ensure that valacyclovir is a safe choice for you.

How it works

Step 1

Request your prescription.

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Answer a few health questions to get started and pay $30 for your medical consultation. This price includes unlimited messaging with our medical team for a year.

Step 2

Our doctors review it.

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Our medical providers will evaluate your needs, then write a one-year prescription just for you.

Step 3

We deliver your medication.

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Your prescription will be delivered fast and for free in discreet, unbranded packaging. Refills are automatic for one year.

Treatment Options + Pricing

If you experience outbreaks often, a daily dose of valacyclovir can prevent them. But if your outbreaks are less frequent you might choose to only take valacyclovir when you feel an outbreak coming on — this will lessen the severity of your symptoms and help your outbreak heal faster. Our medical team will recommend a treatment strategy for you.

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What We Offer Price with Insurance Price without Insurance
Valacyclovir for Outbreaks $0 + applicable co-pays or deductible $45 for a 3 month supply
Valacyclovir for Daily Prevention $0 + applicable co-pays or deductible $75 for a 3 month supply*
Medical Consultation (includes unlimited messaging with the Nurx medical team for 1 year) $30 $30

*For a 90-day supply of daily valacyclovir the out-of-pocket price is 83 cents per pill.

Doctor-Recommended Cold Sore Creams

Get the cold sore creams recommended by the Nurx medical team to reduce herpes symptoms and speed healing time. All are available without a prescription and are chosen to complement prescription treatments.

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Why Nurx?

We’re empowering people to make positive choices about their sexual health, by giving them convenient, affordable access to the medications and services they need.

Herpes Questions?

  • How does herpes treatment with Nurx work?


    Visit the Nurx website or download the Nurx app and answer a few questions about your health, including how frequently you experience herpes outbreaks. Our medical provider team will review your health history and write a prescription for the medication valacyclovir if they decide that it’s an appropriate treatment option for you. Our pharmacy will fill your prescription and you should receive the medication in the mail in 3-5 days. We’ll bill your insurance if you have it, and offer affordable pricing if you pay directly.

  • How much does herpes treatment cost through Nurx?

    Here is a breakdown of the cost of herpes treatment through Nurx:

    Medical consultation: After you answer questions about your health you pay $30 for a member of our healthcare team to review your health profile and (if appropriate) write you a prescription. The price of the medical consultation includes unlimited follow-up with the Nurx provider team for a year, so you can ask questions about herpes or your prescription.

    If you pay with insurance: We will bill your insurance directly for your medication and the price to you will depend on the specifics of your plan. Because valacyclovir is a generic medication any copay (if you have one) should not be high.

    If you do not pay with insurance: When you pay directly for the medication it costs $45 for a 3-month supply of outbreak treatment (meaning you only take the medication when you experience an outbreak or feel one coming on. It costs $75 for a 3-month supply of preventive therapy (meaning that you take a pill every day to prevent outbreaks). If you have both oral and genital herpes and need outbreak treatment the price will be $60 for a 3-month supply.

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  • What type of herpes treatment does Nurx prescribe?

    We prescribe the antiviral medication valacyclovir (the generic version of Valtrex), a pill which is the most effective medication for treating or preventing herpes outbreaks. When taken at the start of a genital herpes outbreak, valacyclovir will decrease the intensity of symptoms, decrease the duration of the outbreak, and reduce the risk of spreading herpes. When taken daily, valacyclovir can suppress herpes outbreaks by up to 80% for those who experience more frequent outbreaks.

    Valacyclovir is quite safe and generally has few side effects, but possible side effects include headaches, dizziness, depression, nausea, fatigue, vomiting, stomach pain, and joint pain.

  • Who can use the herpes service from Nurx?

    We offer treatment to patients who have already been diagnosed with herpes by a healthcare provider or lab test. If you haven’t had a diagnosis but believe you may have herpes, we recommend that you see a local healthcare provider for evaluation the next time you have an outbreak.Nurx provides herpes treatment to patients in the states we are currently available in, except Washington where there are additional regulations.

    We prescribe herpes treatment to patients age 13 and up, with the exception of patients in South Carolina, where we prescribe to patients 16 and up.

  • What’s the difference between preventative and outbreak treatments?

    For outbreak treatment, patients take a valacyclovir pill at the first sign of an outbreak (when you experience tingling or burning, or whatever your typical first symptoms are), then take a pill a day for the next four days — five pills total per outbreak. When taken at the start of a herpes outbreak, valacyclovir will decrease the intensity of symptoms, decrease the duration of the outbreak, and reduce the risk of spreading herpes. For patients who experience more frequent outbreaks (usually more than six per year), taking valacyclovir daily as preventive treatment can suppress herpes outbreaks by up to 80%. Taking valacyclovir daily also decreases the chances that you will transmit herpes to a partner.

  • Why is the medication the same for oral and genital herpes?

    Valacyclovir is an antiviral treatment for both types of herpes. Oral and genital herpes are caused by the two types of herpes virus: HSV-1 and HSV-2. Oral herpes is more often caused by HSV-1 infection, and genital herpes is associated with HSV-2 infection, but it is possible to have an oral infection with HSV-2 or a genital infection with HSV-1. In any of these cases, valacyclovir is very effective at preventing or treating outbreaks.

  • Do you prescribe herpes treatment to pregnant women?

    Although Nurx does not replace comprehensive prenatal care, we do prescribe and deliver herpes medication to pregnant women. Because not every woman has adequate access to prenatal health services, we believe it is important to make it convenient for pregnant women with genital herpes to access valacyclovir. This medication is safe for a pregnant woman and potentially life-saving for her future child. However, if you are pregnant and infected with genital herpes, it is important that you discuss this with your OB-GYN or midwife. If you have an outbreak at the time of delivery, there is a very high risk of spreading herpes to the newborn baby, which can have serious (even deadly) consequences for the infant.

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Meet your medical team

We are doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and physician assistants who are passionate about providing patient care. The Nurx medical team believes that everyone deserves access to personalized, non-judgmental healthcare, and that open and honest communication is key. Learn more about our medical team.

Joni Gunzburger MSN, FNP-C

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We know that no one has time to wait in line at the pharmacy. We know that seeing a doctor often isn't easy — on your schedule, wallet, or peace of mind.

Our service makes it easy for anyone, regardless of circumstance, to get medication quickly, discreetly, and affordably. So we can all stay safe and in control of our own health, always.

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