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What is the treatment for Chicken Pox pneumonia? I have shortness of breath accompanied by a cough induced by mucus. I had shingles and it was treated with a perscription followed three weeks later with ... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Jorge Brenes-Salazar
( Cardiologist)
I am taking valacyclovir for shingles . Now I have itchy spots like hives on a different area of my body. Is this hives or more shingles? ... View answer
I m started 7 day treatment for shingles which had not appeared yet, on Monday. Valacyclovir HCL 1 gram tablet 3 times a day. My last dose was Sunday. The rash has faded but still hurts. Rare is the ... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Harshit Bhachech
( Dermatologist)
I am taking valacyclovir for shingles and have a sore throat and cough. I understand these can be ... days left on my prescription of valacyclovir. Definitely helps shingles and am not thinking... View answer
Most web sites say that the treatment for shingles ( herpes zoster ) may be acyclovir 800mg. 5 times daily for 7 to 10 days. Is 800mg. 4 times daily for 5 days adequate treatment for the... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Ardit Tela
( General & Family Physician)
I had shingles one year ago on my head, and it involved my eye. Today I have developed an irritation/itchy spot on the eyebrow of the same eye. How will I know if shingles is returning? A second, but ... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Roopa Hiremath
( Infectious Diseases Specialist)
Hi Doc I was diagnosed with shingles Saturday, the15 and given a 3 day, twice a day prescription of valacyclovir, 500mg.This means I will be through with treatment on the 17th. Will I be contagious... View answer
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