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Valtrex Vs Zovirax For Shingles

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Dr.  Michelle Gibson James MD

Can you take amoxicillin and Valtrex for shingles at the same time. I have a sinus infection and my shingles has returned. YYYY@YYYY ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Michelle Gibson James ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Rakesh Madhyastha MD

will valtrex help Shingles inside my mouth? actually the images of cold sore and shingles are so similar I do not know which one I have...Any suggestion? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha ( Nephrologist)
Dr.   Ivan R. Rommstein MD

Will zovirax help if I have and had shingles for 6 1/2 years? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein ( General Surgeon)
Dr. Prasanna Heijebu MD

Good morning. I recently had the shingles virus and was treated with Valtrex . For the last 24 ... that feel like tightening. Could this be related to the shingles? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Prasanna Heijebu ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Michelle Gibson James MD

I HAVE HAD SHINGLES TWICE, SHOULD I GET THE SHINGLES VACCINE? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Michelle Gibson James ( General & Family Physician)

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Dr. Tripat Mehta MD

I was diagnosed with shingles on Monday, one spot on my forehead. I began taking Valtrex Monday ... treat my shingles other than taking the Valtrex. What are some general instructions and how... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Tripat Mehta ( Ayurveda Specialist)
Dr. Akhtarhusian Ghausi MD

. Dx from a clinic was shingles. NP in clinic was newly graduated and prescribed 500mg Valtrex bid opposed to Valtrex 1 gm tid. Pharmacist at A Walmart said the dosage for shingles would be... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Akhtarhusian Ghausi ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.   Elton Halili MD

My daughter was diagnosed with shingles 2 days ago and has been taking 1 gram of Valtrex 3 times a day. So far no improvement with pain or rash. Is this the most effective medication for shingles? She ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Elton Halili ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Dr.Rama Kumari MD

I took valtrex for shingles and I am having problems with my left eye..the shingles were on my right side along my jaw and ear. Still have pain. Could the valtrex have effected my vision? I have... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Dr.Rama Kumari ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Siva Subramanian MD

like shingles. My question, when will it starts hurting. They put me on Valtrex. until Monday when I go to my doctor. Is that a good medicine to take for shingles if that s what I have. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Siva Subramanian ( General & Family Physician)