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Suggest Treatment For Shingles Infection

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Posted on Fri, 8 May 2015
Question: I have all the symptoms of Shingles. This has been going on for more than a week. I also have CHF and COPD. The combination has left me debilitated for more than a week. What can I do?

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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (34 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Acyclovir treatment required

Detailed Answer:
Hello

My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.

I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. Shingles require antiviral therapy of acyclovir at a dose of 800mg 5 times a day for 7-10 days to resolve and is a prescription medication. I would suggest you to visit your treating doctor to get the prescription


Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
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Suggest Treatment For Shingles Infection

Brief Answer: Acyclovir treatment required Detailed Answer: Hello My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem. I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. Shingles require antiviral therapy of acyclovir at a dose of 800mg 5 times a day for 7-10 days to resolve and is a prescription medication. I would suggest you to visit your treating doctor to get the prescription Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it. Wishing you good health !!