A member asked:

How long after takong valtrex (valacyclovir) for shingles will they go away? i already took my full doses of 4 pills at 1,000 mgs. i've had shingles for 3 weeks.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Singles treatment: Herpes zoster (shingles) is usually treated for at least a week, sometimes 2 weeks or more. Improvement should begin in 2-3 days, but it can take 10 days or more to heal completely. Clarify your treatment plan with your doctor. Good luck!

Answered 2/26/2016

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