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I've been taking acyclovir for shingles and some of the side effects it says to consult a doctor about are confusion/ fatigue. can i talk to someone?
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Prob not acyclovir: Acyclovir is an extremely safe drug and rarely causes side effects of any kind. It is not a likely cause of confusion or fatigue. However, a severe case of shingles could cause fatigue. This is something to discuss with the doctor who prescribed it. Good luck.
Answered 1/7/2019
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