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Should I Take Famiclovir For Shingles Life Long As It Leaves Scars?
I have recently had shingles and was given a repeat prescription for 250mg Famiclovir. I am really concerned about the scars they leave and only being 40 am I going to continue getting these for the rest of my life? I think they are flaring up again. What can I do? Matt.
Fri, 28 Apr 2017
Hi I think you should take preventive vaccination. Famciclovir can lead to bone marrow depression and cannot be taken life long. Scars normally go away on their own after some time--regards
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