Shingles Treatment and Prevention: How Effective Are Vaccines and Medications?
Zovirax (acyclovir) Valtrex (valacyclovir) Famvir (famciclovir) Ideally, you should take antiviral medication as soon as the rash appears (if not sooner). Taking these drugs within 72 hours of the eruption of the rash will help prevent postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), according to Mayo Clinic. PHN is a condition in which nerve fibers, inflamed or damaged by shingles, … Read more