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Is prednisone common medication used to treat shingles ?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Relatively common: Along with antiviral, helps with the pain and inflammation, commonly used for short period of time.

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/17/2019

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