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I am 20y.o male with shingles. my doctor has prescribed valaciclovir rbx tablets. how effective is this versus other medicines like aciclovir?

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Valacyclovir is: Metabolized into acyclovir, its active form, in the body.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/2/2013

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Valaciclovir: Acyclovir is the active metabolite of valaciclovir.

Dr Newman and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/12/2018

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Prescribed Prednisone & Valtrex (valacyclovir) for Shingles.Shgles, so far, seems ro be mild, but Prednisone (10 mg,1st dose this morning) has made me tired.Normal?

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