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Valacyclovir Treatment For Shingles

Premium Questions

Dr. Sameer Kumar MD

Suggest treatment for shingles blisters on skin ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sameer Kumar ( OBGYN)
Dr.  Divakara MD

i think i have shingles what is the best treatment ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Divakara ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Geetika Paul MD

What treatment, if any, is there for an outbreak of shingles? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Geetika Paul ( Dermatologist)
Dr. Jorge Brenes-Salazar MD

What is the treatment for Chicken Pox pneumonia? I have shortness of breath accompanied by a cough induced by mucus. I had shingles and it was treated with a perscription followed three weeks later with ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Jorge Brenes-Salazar ( Cardiologist)
Dr. Robert Galamaga MD

what are symptons and treatment of shingles of the mouth and lips ? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Robert Galamaga ( Oncologist)

Public Forum Discussions

Dr. Harshit Bhachech MD

I m started 7 day treatment for shingles which had not appeared yet, on Monday. Valacyclovir HCL 1 gram tablet 3 times a day. My last dose was Sunday. The rash has faded but still hurts. Rare is the ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Harshit Bhachech ( Dermatologist)
Dr. Balshree Sharma MD

I am taking valacyclovir for shingles and have a sore throat and cough. I understand these can be ... days left on my prescription of valacyclovir. Definitely helps shingles and am not thinking... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Balshree Sharma ( Dentist)
Dr. Ardit Tela MD

Most web sites say that the treatment for shingles ( herpes zoster ) may be acyclovir 800mg. 5 times daily for 7 to 10 days. Is 800mg. 4 times daily for 5 days adequate treatment for the... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ardit Tela ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Roopa Hiremath MD

I had shingles one year ago on my head, and it involved my eye. Today I have developed an irritation/itchy spot on the eyebrow of the same eye. How will I know if shingles is returning? A second, but ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Roopa Hiremath ( Infectious Diseases Specialist)
Dr. SANDEEP GOLLA MD

Hi Doc I was diagnosed with shingles Saturday, the15 and given a 3 day, twice a day prescription of valacyclovir, 500mg.This means I will be through with treatment on the 17th. Will I be contagious... View answer

Answered by : Dr. SANDEEP GOLLA ( Dermatologist)