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Treatment for an Acute Shingles Attack

The treatment goals for an acute attack of herpes zoster include:

Reduce pain
Reduce discomfort
Hasten healing of blisters
Prevent the disease from spreading

Over-the-counter (OTC) remedies are often effective in reducing the pain of an attack. Antiviral drugs (acyclovir and others), oral corticosteroids, or both are sometimes given to patients with severe symptoms, particularly if they are older and at risk for postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). In addition, psycholo...

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Crohn's Disease: Medications

...other therapies. Steroids appear to be safe for pregnant women and can be used if necessary during pregnancy.Steroids are frequently combined with other drugs to produce more rapid symptom relief... Read more »

Shingles and Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus): Complications

...varicella-zoster. Varicella may be a factor in some cases of stroke in young adults.Effects During Pregnancy. The risk for chickenpox in a pregnant woman is very low (1 - 7 cases in 10,000).... Read more »

Ulcerative Colitis: Medications

...drugs or preparations. Mesalamine itself has few side effects and is considered safe to take during pregnancy. One of the most common side effects is diarrhea, which varies depending on the... Read more »

Multiple Sclerosis: Drug Treatment

...with heightened immune factors, some autoimmune diseases, including multiple sclerosis, improve during pregnancy when levels of estriol, a form of estrogen, are high. (Estriol levels are low at... Read more »

Gout: Diagnosis

...kidney, liver, or bone marrow disorders. It can also affect fertility and should not be used during pregnancy. The drug can cause gastrointestinal side effects at high dose, including nausea,... Read more »

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Erythromycin Oral Drug Interactions

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Fioricet Oral Drug Interactions

...combination-type birth control pills. This can result in pregnancy. Ask your doctor or... Read more »

Fiorinal Oral Drug Interactions

...combination-type birth control pills. This can result in pregnancy. Ask your doctor or... Read more »

Phrenilin w/Caffeine-Codeine Oral Drug Interactions

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