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Is Valtrex The Most Effective Medicine For Shingles?
My daughter was diagnosed with shingles 2 days ago and has been taking 1 gram of Valtrex 3 times a day. So far no improvement with pain or rash. Is this the most effective medication for shingles? She is 40 years old and has no other health problems.
Thank you for asking on HealthcareMagic.com, providing better healthcare for you. I have gone through your case and I can understand your concern. Valtrex is an antiviral drug that slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus so that the body can fight off the infection. Valtrex will not cure shingless, but it can lessen the symptoms of the infection. Treatment with Valtrex should be started as soon as possible after the first appearance of symptoms (such as tingling, burning, blisters). This medication might not be as effective if she has first start taking it 1 or 2 days after the start of her symptoms. Shingles generally lasts between two and six weeks, so she should wait to see results of the treatment. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health. Please don't forget to give your valuable feedback and five star rating, to help me assist you in a better way. Click at 'I Find This Answer Helpful too'. Please, write a review about your experience with me.
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Is Valtrex The Most Effective Medicine For Shingles?
Thank you for asking on HealthcareMagic.com, providing better healthcare for you. I have gone through your case and I can understand your concern. Valtrex is an antiviral drug that slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus so that the body can fight off the infection. Valtrex will not cure shingless, but it can lessen the symptoms of the infection. Treatment with Valtrex should be started as soon as possible after the first appearance of symptoms (such as tingling, burning, blisters). This medication might not be as effective if she has first start taking it 1 or 2 days after the start of her symptoms. Shingles generally lasts between two and six weeks, so she should wait to see results of the treatment. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health. Please don t forget to give your valuable feedback and five star rating, to help me assist you in a better way. Click at I Find This Answer Helpful too . Please, write a review about your experience with me.