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I have completed my meds for shingles, but i still feel bad. dr said the meds will continue to help even if i have finished them. shld i be given more?

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Anti-viral, no. : Bitsy, good evidence supports the dose and duration recommendations for each approved anti-viral. More is not better, but, there are effective meds for the nerve pain if it persists, like gabapentin, Pregabalin and duloxetine.

Answered 6/30/2014

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