Valacyclovir Question

hi I just got diagnosed with type one Genital herpes. my doctor prescribed me this medication, I did not take it because I want it to wait for my test results. I got my diagnosis yesterday and it showed positive. However the sores are clearing up and I’ve done great with putting antibiotic ointment on them. This is my first outbreak. I want to know if anyone else had to take this medication? I am curious if I still had to take it even though it’s clearing up. Did anyone have any side effects to this medication? I am very scared.