Pregnant with Herpes, can I take acyclovir?

I'm about 9 weeks pregnant and don't meet with my new gyn for another 2 weeks. I'm currently having a breakout that is very painful. Am I able to take acyclovir or is it too risky in the first trimester? If I can't, what other home remedies can I try?

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