Reviewer: 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I took medication for three days and nothing improved . In fact, the itching increased along with a tremendous rash from the back of my neck to across my shoulder and down my left arm. The doctor changed my meds to acyclovir and within two hours itching subsided.

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I took medication for three days and nothing improved . In fact, the itching increased along with a tremendous rash from the back of my neck to across my shoulder and down my left arm. The doctor changed my meds to acyclovir and within two hours itching subsided.
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Reviewer: Anne Marie, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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My shingles started with a headache and a zigging pain in my head, which lasted all day. I realized I must have shingles even though there was no rash. Next day I went to the doctor. The nurse said if I didn't have the rash, they can't diagnose shingles. I told her I looked shingles up on WebMD and was pretty sure I was coming down with it because of the zigging headache. Met with doctor, he c ... Show Full Comment

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My shingles started with a headache and a zigging pain in my head, which lasted all day. I realized I must have shingles even though there was no rash. Next day I went to the doctor. The nurse said if I didn't have the rash, they can't diagnose shingles. I told her I looked shingles up on WebMD and was pretty sure I was coming down with it because of the zigging headache. Met with doctor, he checked my vital signs which appeared ok. I asked for the anti viral drug, he said ok because the drug is a benige drug, which will not hurt me if I don't have shingles. (I should add I have been going once a year to this doctor's office for 15+ years for my annual physical and am very rarely sick.) I started Valacyclovir that afternoon. The next morning I had the rash on my left side of my neck and worse zigging headache. I started alternating Ibuprofen and Tylenol every 4 hours to keep the zigging to a miniumum and I took Valacyclovir every 8 hours never missing a dose and drinking lots of water. (I should add I was the one who decided on the Ibuprofen and Tylenol regimen, also I do not have liver or kidney problems.) It is the third day since the rash and I am feeling ok but still alternating the Ibuprofen and Tylenol. I am not sure if the pain management is working or I am getting better because the zigging is not as bad. I still have the rash but it does not bother me because it does not rub against anything. I am drinking a lot of water because of all the pain relievers I am taking, as I do not want to cause liver or kidney damage. I will start taking less pain reliever when I am able but I will take all my Rx. I want to make sure I get over this.
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Reviewer: Money321, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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works pretty well! I get it here: http://howmanypills.net/anti-flu.html

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works pretty well! I get it here: http://howmanypills.net/anti-flu.html
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Reviewer: mom-of-two, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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This is my second day of taking this medication and so far so good other than I am dizzy and have nausea. Nausea I can deal with but the dizziness is driving me crazy. Going to keep drinking water or gatorade to see if extra fluids help.

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This is my second day of taking this medication and so far so good other than I am dizzy and have nausea. Nausea I can deal with but the dizziness is driving me crazy. Going to keep drinking water or gatorade to see if extra fluids help.
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Reviewer: 65-74 on Treatment for less than 1 month

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It has worked beyond what I had expected for my shinglea. Each day I see an improvement.

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It has worked beyond what I had expected for my shinglea. Each day I see an improvement.
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