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Which drug form is more effective for treating shingles, acyclovir cream or oral acyclovir?

Q: which drug form is more effective for treating shingles, acyclovir cream or oral acyclovir?

: Acyclovir applied directly to the lesions doesn't work at all. Only systemic (i.e. oral) treatment is effective. Large doses are required for effective treatment of shingles. Good luck.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Acyclovir applied directly to the lesions doesn't work at all. Only systemic (i.e. oral) treatment is effective. Large doses are required for effective treatment of shingles. Good luck.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 4/8/2023

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A member asked:

Which drug form is more effective for treating shingles, acyclovir cream or oral acyclovir?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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