Get Herpes Suppression Therapy Treatment Online
Recurrent herpes outbreaks can be disruptive and stressful. Doctronic connects you with a licensed physician who can evaluate your history and prescribe suppressive antiviral therapy to reduce outbreaks, ease symptoms, and lower transmission risk, all from home.
What Is Herpes Suppression Therapy?
Herpes suppression therapy is a long-term antiviral treatment strategy marked by daily medication use to reduce the frequency, severity, and duration of outbreaks caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV-1 or HSV-2). It can significantly lower the chance of transmitting the virus to partners and decrease the psychological burden of recurrent episodes. With the right medication and ongoing monitoring, most people on suppressive therapy experience far fewer outbreaks and improved quality of life.
- Reduces frequency and severity of herpes outbreaks with daily antiviral medication
- Get personalized guidance from doctor-trained AI
- Explore treatment and prescription options
Is Online Herpes Suppression Therapy Treatment Right for You?
Herpes suppression therapy may be appropriate for adults who have been diagnosed with genital or oral herpes (HSV-1 or HSV-2) and experience frequent recurrences, significant distress, or wish to reduce transmission risk to partners. Doctronic physicians can evaluate your history and determine whether daily suppressive antiviral therapy is right for you.
Because herpes is a viral infection managed through the immune system, your physician will review your outbreak history, overall health, kidney function, and any other medications you take before prescribing a suppressive regimen.
- Diagnosed with genital or oral herpes (HSV-1 or HSV-2)
- Get personalized guidance from AI and clinicians
- Explore treatment and prescription refill options
- Access care from home, often the same day
Medications We Prescribe for Herpes Suppression Therapy
Valtrex
Valacyclovir
The most commonly prescribed first-line oral antiviral for daily HSV suppression, typically taken once daily to reduce outbreak frequency and transmission risk.
AvailableFamvir
Famciclovir
An oral antiviral prodrug converted to penciclovir in the body, used as an alternative suppressive agent for HSV-1 and HSV-2 with flexible dosing options.
AvailableZovirax
Acyclovir
The original nucleoside analogue antiviral for herpes suppression, taken multiple times daily and often used when cost is a key consideration.
AvailableValtrex
Valacyclovir 500mg
A lower-dose formulation of valacyclovir used for suppression in patients with fewer than 10 recurrences per year, balancing efficacy and tolerability.
AvailableHow Herpes Suppression Therapy Treatment Works at Doctronic
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Book a $39 telehealth appointment (or copay) within 30 minutes. Our doctors create personalized treatment plans with prescriptions when needed.
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Our doctors prescribe non-controlled medications in all 50 states and send prescriptions to your pharmacy for same-day pickup.
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Frequently asked questions
Herpes suppression therapy involves taking a daily antiviral medication to keep the herpes simplex virus from replicating actively. By maintaining a steady level of antiviral drug in your body, suppressive therapy reduces the frequency and severity of outbreaks and lowers the risk of transmitting the virus to sexual partners.
People who experience six or more herpes outbreaks per year, have significant physical or emotional distress from recurrences, or want to reduce transmission risk to an uninfected partner are generally good candidates. A physician will review your outbreak history, kidney function, and other health factors before recommending suppressive treatment.
Clinical studies show that daily valacyclovir or acyclovir can reduce genital herpes recurrences by 70 to 80 percent in many patients. Suppressive therapy also reduces asymptomatic viral shedding, which is the main driver of transmission between partners.
Suppressive therapy significantly reduces but does not completely eliminate the risk of transmission. Studies show valacyclovir 500 mg daily reduces partner transmission risk by approximately 50 percent. Combining antiviral therapy with consistent condom use provides the greatest protection.
The duration depends on your goals and outbreak pattern. Many people take suppressive therapy for one to several years and then reassess with their physician. Some patients choose to remain on therapy long-term, especially when transmission prevention is a priority. Annual check-ins to evaluate ongoing need are recommended.
Most people tolerate daily antiviral medications like valacyclovir and acyclovir very well. The most commonly reported side effects are headache, nausea, and abdominal discomfort. Rare but more serious effects include kidney stress at high doses, so staying well-hydrated is important. Your physician will consider your kidney function before prescribing.
When you visit Doctronic, an AI-powered evaluation gathers your symptoms, outbreak history, and health background. A licensed physician then reviews your information, confirms your eligibility, and creates a personalized treatment plan that may include a suppressive antiviral prescription sent directly to your pharmacy.
Yes. Doctronic's platform is staffed by licensed physicians, and all treatment decisions are doctor-reviewed and audited for quality. The platform is HIPAA-compliant, keeping your personal and medical information private. Doctronic is available to adults 18 and older in any U.S. state.
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