9 discussions tagged #Shingles.
I recently started taking Gabapentin 300mg tablet (once daily) for nerve pain following a bout of shingles. My doctor prescribed Gralise, which is an extended-release version of the drug cal…
I've been prescribed Acyclovir 800mg tablets for shingles and I'm a bit nervous about the potential side effects. Has anyone else taken this medication? I'm particularly worried about the mo…
I was recently prescribed Famciclovir 500mg Tablets to treat a nasty case of shingles. I've heard mixed things about this antiviral, so I thought I'd start a thread to share my experience an…
I recently got the Shingrix vaccine. I'm curious to know what others have experienced. The nurse said it might be a bit uncomfortable for the first 24 hours. She also mentioned that I should…
I've been prescribed Acyclovir 400mg tablets for a recent outbreak of herpes. I've read the side effects list and it's got me a bit worried. Has anyone else taken this medication? How was yo…
I just got my first dose of the Shingrix vaccine today. I've heard it can have some pretty intense side effects, but I'm not sure what to expect. Has anyone else gotten this vaccine and if s…
I've been prescribed Valtrex 500mg Tablets for a recurrence of shingles and I'm curious to hear from others who have taken it. How effective has it been for you? I've heard it can help with…
I've been prescribed Lyrica 20mg/ml Solution for my nerve pain from shingles, and I've had a mix of positive and negative experiences. The medication has definitely helped with the pain, but…
After struggling with postherpetic neuralgia for months, I finally decided to try the Lidocaine 5% Patch. The patch has been a game-changer for me, but I've also experienced some unexpected…