Heard you shouldnt take ibuprofen when you have shingles? what other anti inflammatory can you take?

Nsaid and shingles: Taking ibuprofen when you have shingles outbreak should not be an issue if done in right dosage and short term. People with kidney disease, heart disease, liver disease should not take nsaids. If you allergic to nsaids you should not take them and if any regular medications that you take may have serious contraindications. Other options are tylenol, gabapentin, rarely opiates

No one is better: For mild pain during shingles, the recommendation is anti-inflammatory drugs or Tylenol - for more severe pain, something will need to be prescribed. Some studies suggest an increased risk of skin infections when any anti-inflammatory is used (although not for Tylenol, so that’s your choice if you can take it). The risk is highest in children, although there’s a slight increased risk in adults.