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I started to take acyclovir about 5 days ago for shingles and i'm have pain and diareah for 2 days now in my stomach. should i stop taking this?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Medication SEs...: It is unlikely that Acyclovir is causing your symptoms. I am curious if you are taking any other medications such as Aspirin or other pain medications. I am also curious as to where your shingles are and if they are in any way in a nerve tract close to the abdomen where your stomach is.

Dr Li agreed

Answered 8/22/2019

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