Episodic therapy

Episodic therapy Glossary: Episodic therapy
Taking anti-viral tablets when symptoms appear. refers to the use of antiviral therapy Glossary: Antiviral therapy
The use of medication that aims to reduce outbreaks and symptoms of genital herpes. during a genital herpes outbreak. If antiviral therapy is used within three days of an outbreak beginning it can effectively reduce the severity and duration of symptoms. For this reason it is important to speak to your doctor and always make sure you have your treatment at hand.