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Is it necessary to take valacyclovir 3 grams daily for shingles? i'm afraid of the dangerous side effects on kidneys as kidney disease runs in my fam.
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That's your business: The medicine is safe. Even the crystal nephropathy that a few people get is expected to heal right up. Drink plenty of water. You owe it to yourself and those to whom you have responsibilities to be treated effectively for shingles -- it can be disabling.
Answered 4/19/2016
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