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What Are The Alternatives Of Acyclovir For The Treatment Of Shingles?
My mom has shingles, was given a RX of Acyclovir 800 mg to take 5 times per day. The medicine caused nausea (vomiting and diarrhea), dropped her potassium, electrolytes and sodium levels and landed her is ICU for days. Are there any other prescriptions for shingles that can help her without killing her.
Tue, 11 Dec 2018
Hi,
Sorry to hear of her sickness. Acyclovir is a very safe drug and it's unfortunate that she had such bad effects with that. If some has been unwell with Acyclovir, we can use foscarnet as an alternative.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Mahboob Ur Rahman , General & Family Physician
Sorry to hear of her sickness. Acyclovir is a very safe drug and it's unfortunate that she had such bad effects with that. If some has been unwell with Acyclovir, we can use foscarnet as an alternative.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Mahboob Ur Rahman , General & Family Physician
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