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Shingles headache and taking meds but they are not working. what can i do?

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Dr. Vicki Levine answered

Specializes in Dermatology

What medicine: If you are taking medicine for shingles such as famcyclovir or valacyclovir, both of these medications can cause headaches. Call your doctor to discuss this problem.

Dr Fisher and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/1/2014

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