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A member asked:

Taking acyclovir for chickenpox.day 3, developed mild hives, not sure of the cause but i stop med for a day.i continue the med agn day 4. is it ok?

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No: Hives means allergy to the medication.

Answered 8/28/2018

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Dr. Jay Park answered

See below: Acyclovir is not routinely recommended unless an affected individual is immunocompromised or pregnant (primary infection).

Answered 8/28/2018

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