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Taking cipro (ciprofloxacin) help shingles?
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Shingles: No! shingles is caused by the reactivation of the chicken virus. Cipro (ciprofloxacin) just treats bacteria not viruses. You would need Valtrex 1 gram three times a day for 7 days.
Answered 2/18/2015
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