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What Is The Best Treatment For Herpes Zoster On Right Side Of The Chest And Neuralgia?
Hello Dr.
I am suffering from herpes zoster on my right side of chest & have more than 30 vesicles & having lot of neuralgia & burning. Kindly suggest me the best way of treatment. And I am suffering from herpes zoster from last 8 days.
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I am suffering from herpes zoster on my right side of chest & have more than 30 vesicles & having lot of neuralgia & burning. Kindly suggest me the best way of treatment. And I am suffering from herpes zoster from last 8 days.
Waiting for your reply..!
Wed, 29 Jan 2014
Dear Madam,
You should take acyclovir 800 mg 5 times a day for at least 5 days . The exact duration of treatment will be decided by your treating doctor.
Dr. Shruti
You should take acyclovir 800 mg 5 times a day for at least 5 days . The exact duration of treatment will be decided by your treating doctor.
Dr. Shruti
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