Valacyclovir and Acyclovir are available based on patient preference and medical need

What should I take to get rid of a herpes outbreak fast?

Taking antiviral medication (Valacyclovir or Acyclovir) will stop an outbreak in the early stages. Using a home remedy for genital herpes may not be as effective for early treatment as prescription herpes medication. To get rid of a sore ASAP, always take a trusted antiviral medication at the first sign of a genital herpes blister. However, sometimes the best genital herpes medicine is to change the frequency and dosage of your antiviral prescription, i.e. taking a daily suppressive dose, instead of only when symptoms start, to prevent herpes outbreaks altogether.

How quickly do these pills work?

Valacyclovir (aka Valtrex) & Acyclovir (aka Zovirax and Sitavig) are the most effective drugs on the market today for treating herpes outbreaks.

Both medications are considered equally effective for preventing outbreaks & the spread of Herpes Simplex 1 & 2 to sexual partners. The most important thing for preventing an outbreak is beginning treatment within 48 hours of feeling the first symptoms in the area you're treating (itchiness, tingling, burning, pain). The quicker you take valacyclovir or acyclovir, the less likely (if at all) you are to experience an outbreak.

Is there a daily medication I can just take that prevents outbreaks?

Yes! You can take this medication two ways: 1) Just when you feel an outbreak coming (episodic), which is a 5-day treatment that speeds up recovery and reduces the severity and length of the outbreak but does not reduce your risk of getting an outbreak nor spreading the virus to your partners, or 2) Everyday (suppressive), which can reduce your risk of an outbreak by at least 70-80%, and reduce your risk of spreading the virus to sexual partners down to 1% of the time.

Will this really help? I seem to be getting more frequent outbreaks.

If you find that one medication & dose isn't working as well as you'd like, please let our doctor know and they'll recommend either 1) trying a different medication, 2) a higher dose, or 3) both.

Do you require a herpes test for treatment?

No, our doctors will be able view your information and discuss your symptoms with you. Herpes testing is an antibody test and many patients experiencing first outbreaks will not test positive. Most physician (in-person and through telemedicine) do not require a positive test for treatment.

Do you accept insurance?

Wisp does not currently accept insurance for consultation or prescription costs. Our services are priced based on the cost of subscription and one-time purchase amount, and vary based on the needs of each patient. The medication cost is included in our prices when shipped from our pharmacy. Wisp Care access, included with subscription, is priced to provide access for anyone who needs access to a doctor regardless of insurance. If you have insurance, depending on your plan, it may be possible to bill insurance specifically for your meds if you choose same day pick up at the pharmacy.

All wisp patients receive an exclusive wispcount card that provides unlimited discounts at all local pharmacies.

Can I pay for wisp with FSA & HSA?

Yes! At checkout you will be able to enter a Credit Card or your FSA/HSA card.

Is the first month free?

Yep, we'll pay for your first month of subscription meds, no promo code necessary. The cost of 1 month’s meds is subtracted from the quarterly cost of subscription and applied directly in the cart at checkout. First-time users only

How do I know wisp is legitimate?

You can check our LegitScript certification at the bottom of our site (a 3rd party accreditation service that Google uses and requires in order to advertise prescription drugs). All of our physicians and partner pharmacies are U.S. licensed & Board Certified (they can only dispense medication from certified manufacturers). Plus, we store all of your data in a HIPAA compliant manner, and ensure that our payment processing is PCI compliant.