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.
Zovirax (Acyclovir 5%). Zovirax (acyclovir 5%) is a topical ointment that is indicated to treat cold sores in immunocompromised patients. Its anti-viral effect prevents the virus from replicating and spreading to nearby cells which helps reduce the severity of the outbreak.altrex (valacyclovir) is a prescription oral anti-viral medication that is available in 500mg and 1g tablets, and is used to treat cold sores. Valtrex prevents the virus from replicating and spreading to nearby cells which reduces the number of painful blisters and also helps them heal more quickly.