Several antiviral medicines acyclovir valacyclovir and famciclovir are available to treat shingles and shorten the length and severity of the illness.
What drugs treat shingles.
New england journal of medicine 2005.
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Seek early treatment mayo clinic health letter june 2002.
There s no cure for shingles but prompt treatment with prescription antiviral drugs can speed healing and reduce your risk of complications.
Considering taking medication to treat shingles.
Shingles causes a painful rash that can be accompanied by fever fatigue and sensitivity to light.
National institute of neurologic disorders and stroke.
While antiviral medication is an effective treatment for shingles it s not the only option.
These medicines are most effective if you start taking them as soon as possible after the rash appears.
These vaccines are recommended for adults 50 and older.
Two vaccines have been approved by the food and drug administration fda to prevent shingles.
There s no cure for shingles but prompt treatment with prescription antiviral drugs can speed healing and reduce your risk of complications.
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