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Hi i just diagnosed with shingles. i am.also.on hiv medication art. is it ok to take both antiviral medication at the same time? thx

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Medication: If I read this correctly I would recommend you take one of the medications in the morning and the second one at bedtime. Hope all goes well.

Answered 9/7/2016

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