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    Sep 8, 2013, 11:41 AM
    Shingles
    What medications can be used to treat shingles?
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    Sep 8, 2013, 11:52 AM
    My doctor gave me a five-day med to lessen the symptoms and itchiness, and also to reduce the time I had shingles. Please see your doctor.

    There's also a shot that can be given to PREVENT them in the first place (but the patient can't have any evidence of them already)
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