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Does Acyclovir Help Cure Shingles?

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Posted on Tue, 21 Feb 2017
Question: Acyclovir was prescribed for shingles. I am scheduled for a CT scan and am supposed to start a Barium prep tonight. I also take blood pressure medicine. The ER doctor said I could take the shingles medicine and do the Barium prep, but I would appreciate a second opinion. Thank-you.
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (51 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
there are some risks with IV contrast media

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

no problem is expected with per os preparation and adequate hydration but IV contrast media may interact with acyclovir and increase the risk for kidney damage, particularly if you've got an abnormal creatinine level. In theory the per os drugs may increase the risk for kidney injury too but good hydration reduces the risk significantly. If you'd like to tell me the names of the drugs you're going to take it would help me to give you a more specific answer.

Kind Regards!
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Does Acyclovir Help Cure Shingles?

Brief Answer: there are some risks with IV contrast media Detailed Answer: Hello, no problem is expected with per os preparation and adequate hydration but IV contrast media may interact with acyclovir and increase the risk for kidney damage, particularly if you've got an abnormal creatinine level. In theory the per os drugs may increase the risk for kidney injury too but good hydration reduces the risk significantly. If you'd like to tell me the names of the drugs you're going to take it would help me to give you a more specific answer. Kind Regards!