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What kind of ant viral medication do they give you with shingles?
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Antivirals shingles: There are several antiviral medications available to treat shingles: acyclovir, valacyclovir, and famciclover. These meds shorten the length and severity of the disease, but should be startled at early as possible in the disease process.
Answered 11/24/2013
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