Much of the increase will be in developing countries. Already 58% of people with dementia live in low and middle income countries, but by 2050 this will rise to 68%. The fastest growth in the elderly population is taking place in China, India, and their south Asian and western Pacific neighbours.
If acyclovir is your drug of choice ( famvir is a 1 time dose, valtrex is a 2x/day for 1 day dose ), try 800mg 3x/day for 2 days. it works best if started at the very first tingle /sign of a potential cold sore.
Acyclovir (Zovirax) tablets may slightly shorten the duration of pain and the healing time of a first attack of cold sores.Common side effects of acyclovir tablets include nausea, diarrhea, and headache. A lower dose of oral acyclovir is needed for people who have reduced kidney function.cyclovir (Zovirax) tablets may slightly shorten the duration of pain and the healing time of a first attack of cold sores.