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Had a great experience

Very easy and discreet questions answered and treated well by representative

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ZipHealth has been great

I’ve re-ordered three times, and each time the delivery was faster than I expected. I much prefer to order this way, as it’s...

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Easy process to order

Fast online consultation and friendly people. Great experience.

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Super convenient

This is super convenient and takes the hassle out of having to go wait in line at the pharmacy plus you were able to see a doctor...

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You have to try this company

You have to try this company. They are the real deal. They are as advertised. Better pricing than anyone and delivery was fast and...

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Signing up was an easy process

I like the fact that the service is cheaper than a traditional pharmacy and my personal physician liked all the information I...

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Easy reordering with quick reorder

Some questions to make sure nothing has changed and you’re good to go.

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Easy to use

Easy to use. Prompt turnaround time and notifications.

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Safe, secure, honest!

This site, I stumbled upon a few days ago, I wish it would’ve shown up years ago when I needed it the most. The products are easy...

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Awesome experience

To be honest, the service has been excellent. I’ve never felt more comfortable with any other company/ Doctor.

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I love that I found ZipHealth

It’s discreet, very cost effective cheaper then a pharmacy in my hometown. I can get a three month supply of medication cheaper...

- Patricia (US)

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Make painful cold sore flare-ups milder and shorter

50% of US adults get cold sores at some point. They can be painful and inconvenient, but they’re easily treated with a prescription antiviral medication like valacyclovir. Take our short online consultation and our prescribers will ship a clinically proven treatment to you, quickly and discreetly.

Dr. Phillip Ryan Whitman

Dr. Phillip Ryan Whitman

(Clinical Pharmacist)

How it works

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  • Free online consultation

    Free online consultation

    Just answer a few questions for our medical team to review.

  • Same-day prescription

    Same-day prescription

    Our licensed US medical team prescribes FDA-approved medication.

  • Delivered quickly and discreetly

    Delivered quickly and discreetly

    Shipped discreetly to your door. Overnight shipping available.

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Backed by our experienced US-based medical team

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Dr Phillip Whitman

Head of Pharmacy | PharmD

License: PS56867

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Laurie Lowe Nelson

Board Certified Nurse Practitioner | APRN

NPI: 1467595330

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Dr Sajad Zalzala

Board Certified Family Physician | MD

NPI: 1639311509

Valacyclovir FAQs

Cold sores are small, fluid-filled blisters that appear on the face — usually around the lips and mouth. 50% of US adults get cold sores at some point.
Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). This virus is extremely common, and is caught through contact with an active infection. For most of your life, the virus will be suppressed by your immune system and remain dormant in your skin. It can reactivate at any time, though, replicating and causing a cold sore. The reasons for this are unclear, but many factors are known to trigger it, including illness, hormonal changes and even bright sunlight.
Antiviral medicines stop the herpes simplex virus from replicating, clearing up the infection that causes cold sores.
Valacyclovir is an antiviral medicine used to treat cold sores in adults. It works by stopping the virus from replicating. Since the virus replicates very early in the infection, valacyclovir works best when you take it as soon as symptoms first appear. If you have frequent outbreaks of cold sores, you can also take it as a suppression treatment to help prevent future flare-ups.
Valacyclovir stops the virus reproducing, makes flare-up milder and shorter, and prevents outbreaks by 70-80%.
To treat an outbreak of cold sores, take one tablet, twice a day, for three days. For suppression treatment, take one tablet daily.
Acyclovir and valacyclovir are similar antiviral medicines. When you take valacyclovir, your body must convert it into acyclovir to get the benefits. There are advantages to both medications; valacyclovir can be more convenient as it doesn’t need to be taken as frequently, while acyclovir is more cost-effective, especially as a suppression treatment. They’re both effective treatments for cold sores.
Valacyclovir is the active ingredient in Valtrex, but it’s also available as a generic, unbranded tablet. Both treatments are medically identical, but Valtrex costs more because of its premium brand name.
Like all medications, valacyclovir can cause side effects. These include headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pains and fatigue.
You don’t need an existing prescription to purchase valacyclovir from ZipHealth. Take our simple online consultation and our medical team will prescribe your treatment for you. Your medication will be sent directly to you from our partner pharmacy.
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