Everyday Health
Cold Sores
Prescription valacyclovir kept on hand, so you can treat a cold sore at the first tingle instead of waiting out a full flare.
Prescription required
Eligibility is determined by a licensed provider
Dosage and frequency are individualized
Shuts down the flare fast.
Valacyclovir is an oral tablet, prescription medicine that is FDA approved to treat cold sores and genital herpes. It is an antiviral that works by interfering with viral DNA synthesis, inhibiting the replication of herpes viruses and helping control the infection.
Treatment started at the first tingle often prevents a full lesion from forming. It is important to note that while valacyclovir helps manage herpes virus infections, it does not cure the infection — the virus remains in the body and outbreaks may still occur, especially during times of weakened immunity or stress.
Potential benefits of Cold Sores therapy.
01
Caught Early, Gone Sooner
Treatment at the first tingle often prevents a full lesion from forming.
02
Shorter Healing
When a lesion does form, healing time is typically shortened by one to three days.
03
On Hand In Advance
Keep a supply ready so treatment starts the moment symptoms begin.
04
Discreet Delivery
Prescribed treatment is shipped to your home in discreet packaging.
Who it may be for
Best for people exploring
- Recurring cold sores
- Flares triggered predictably by stress, illness, or sun exposure
- Having medication on hand in advance
- Shortening how long a lesion lasts
Important to know
- Prescription required
- Eligibility is determined by a licensed provider
- Dosage and frequency are individualized
- Results and individual experiences vary
Simple to start. Provider guided from the beginning.
1. Complete Your Intake
Share your health history, medications, goals, and relevant medical information through a secure online questionnaire.
2. Receive Provider Review
A licensed provider reviews your information and determines whether treatment may be medically appropriate.
3. Receive Your Plan
If prescribed, receive your treatment instructions, supplies, and next steps.
4. Stay Supported
Continue receiving provider support and access to educational resources throughout your treatment journey.
Safety, administration, and treatment guidance.
Valacyclovir is taken as an oral tablet. Dosage, frequency, administration instructions, and treatment duration should follow the individualized directions provided by your licensed provider.
Common (typically mild)
- Nausea and vomiting
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Skin rash
- Fatigue or weakness
Less common / monitor if present
- Allergic reactions such as rash, itching, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, severe dizziness, or difficulty breathing
- Unusual bruising or bleeding
- Kidney problems, including changes in urine output or back and side pain
- Neurological symptoms such as confusion, hallucinations, tremors, or seizures
Precautions
- Tell your provider about all other medications and supplements to avoid interactions
- Share any history of kidney problems or immune system issues before starting
View Cold Sores pricing and plans.
Prescription valacyclovir kept on hand, so you can treat a cold sore at the first tingle instead of waiting out a full flare.
See pricing & plans
Frequently asked questions
Elevate My Care works with a network of licensed dispensing pharmacy partners to fulfill prescriptions written by clinicians on our platform. When a prescription is issued, it is routed to one of these partner pharmacies based on the medication prescribed, the patient’s state of residence, and availability. Each partner pharmacy is independently licensed and responsible for dispensing, labeling, and shipping the medication directly to the patient.
Our current pharmacy partners, including the licensed entity name that will appear on your prescription label, may include:
• DrugStore on East State — The Drugstore at O’Bleness LLC, 934 E State St, Athens, OH 45701 · (740) 566-4690
• DiRx Health — Direct Pharmacy Source, Inc., 3540 NW 56th St, Ste 204, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 · (877) 367-3479
• Curexa — Curexa Pharmacy, 501 Zion Rd, Ste 13-14, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 · (855) 927-0390
• Mycelium — Mycelium Pharmacy LLC, 141 E Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334 · (954) 890-1150
• ChemistryRx — Madame Rx, LLC d/b/a Chemistry Rx, 950 Henderson Blvd, Folcroft, PA 19032 · (855) 790-0100
• Brooksville Rx — Brooksville Pharmaceuticals, 16140 Flight Path Dr, Brooksville, FL 34604 · (352) 848-3446
• Epiq Scripts — Epiq Scripts LLC, 465 W President George Bush Hwy, Ste 240, Richardson, TX 75080 · (833) 654-3553
• Foothills — Foothills Professional Pharmacy Ltd, 2727 W Baseline Rd, Ste 1, Tempe, AZ 85283 · (833) 236-8080
• Southend — Southend Pharmacy, 4802 N Sam Houston Pkwy W, #100, Houston, TX 77086 · (855) 414-5356
• Wells — Wells Pharmacy Network, 3420 Fairlane Farms Rd, Wellington, FL 33414 · (800) 622-4510
Certain branded medications are fulfilled through manufacturer self-pay programs rather than our pharmacy network. These include NovoCare Pharmacy (CoAssist Pharmacy, LLC, 2400 Sand Lake Rd, Ste 200B, Orlando, FL 32809 · (833) 949-5527) and LillyDirect (GiftHealth, Inc., 266 N 4th St, Ste 200, Columbus, OH 43215 · (833) 614-4438).
This list may change from time to time.
Ready to take the next step?
Treatment eligibility and final prescription are determined by a licensed provider.