Is It Best To Take Valacyclovir Hydrochloride With Methylprednisolone To Reduce Shingles Rashes?

Posted on Thu, 28 Dec 2017

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Question : To relieve the pain and reduce the rash from shingles is it best to take valacyclovir hcl alone or together with methylprednisolone tablets

Answered by Dr. Dr. Esmeralda Sera (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Shingles rush

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking

In your case to relieve the pain and reduce the rash it’s better to use valacyclovir together with methilprednisolone tablets due to the anti inflammatory effects of this drug.

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