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Medicine for HERPES ZOSTER besides VALACICLOVIR.

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DEAR SIR, I AM AFFECTED BY "HERPES ZOSTER" SINCE 8 DAYS ON RIGHT SIDE CHEST AND BACK SIDE ,I AM TAKING MEDICINE VALACICLOVIR 500mg 3 TIMES DAILY SINCE 3 DAYS BUT NOT YES REDUCED SHINGALS ,
I AM IN SAUDI ARABIA KINDLY SUGGEST ME MEDICINE WHICH IS AVAILABLE HERE
REGARDS

Category: Dermatologist

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Dr. Kruti Jobanputra Banodkar
Category: Cosmetic and Plastic Surgeon
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Hello

Thanks for posting your query at DoctorSpring.com

I can understand your concern.

The medicine you are taking for herpes zoster I.e valacyclovir is the right medicine. The dose is 1000 mg twice a day and it takes 7 days to see the effect. Hence you need to continue the medicine for the entire course and it will surely resolve the lesions.

Feel free to discuss further,
Regards.


Patient replied :

THANKS SIR
MAXIMUM HOW MANY DAYS I WILL TAKE THIS MEDICINE FOR HERPES ZOSTER
MEDICAL HISTORY ( I AM OPERATED AND SPINAL FIXATION BEFORE 1 ONE YEAR)
REGARDS


Expert:  Dr. Kruti Jobanputra Banodkar
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Hello,
I will advise you take the medicine for 7-10 days.
But within 7 days you should have positive results.
Let me know if i can help you further,
Thank You.

Dr. Kruti Jobanputra Banodkar
Category: Cosmetic and Plastic Surgeon
Experience: 
Diploma in Dermatology - Royal College Of Physicians & Surgeons Of Glasgow, UK , 2010
Residency - DNB, Dermatology -  K.J Somaiya Hospital, Mumbai, 2009
Medical School & Internship - MBBS - Dr. D . Y . Patil Medical College, Mumbai, 2004
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