Suggest Treatment For Shingles

Posted on Sat, 28 Oct 2017

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Question : Is there a medicine to take for shingles to keep them from getting worse or to help get over them? YYYY@YYYY

Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga (54 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Considerations.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for the query.

Anriviral medication can slow the progression and decrease the duration of shingles infection.

Acyclovir and Valcyclovir are two of the most commonly prescribed medications for this.

A physician would be able to provide a prescription for one of these medications if shingles is diagnosed or suspected.

Thanks again for sending the query.

Sincerely,

Dr Galamaga

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng