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Is It Normal To Feel Exhausted After Taking Aciclovir For Shingles?
I have had shingles on right scalp/temple area. I'm 20 days from when rash appeared & had a 7 day course of aciclovir. I am absolutely exhausted and still don't feel up to going back to work. Is this normal? I am 43 & have never experienced tiredness like it.
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Fri, 1 Nov 2013
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Hi,
Thanks and welcome to HCM .
Shingles is a viral infection.
Usually after viral infection you feel exhausted more so after shingles.
It is quite common.
Nothing to worry.
It passes off in course of time.
Hope this reply is OKFor you.
Fyrther queries invited.
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam.
Thanks and welcome to HCM .
Shingles is a viral infection.
Usually after viral infection you feel exhausted more so after shingles.
It is quite common.
Nothing to worry.
It passes off in course of time.
Hope this reply is OKFor you.
Fyrther queries invited.
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam.
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