I asked my dermatologist about this, and he prescribed oral valacyclovir. He winked and said: “Compared to the ointment, ...

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A 5-gram tube of Zovirax cream runs more than $200. A month’s supply of valacyclovir (500 milligrams) tablets costs between ...

In this edition of The People’s Pharmacy, Joe and Teresa Graedon also hear from a reader with a question about using ivermectin to treat scabies.

One year of valacyclovir is beneficial for patients with herpes zoster ophthalmicus. HealthDay News — One year of valacyclovir is beneficial for patients with herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO), ...

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- One year of valacyclovir is beneficial for patients with herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the ...

The study examined the long-term use of the existing antiviral treatment valacyclovir, which is already used to initially treat any case of shingles, albeit only for seven to 10 days. The ...

However, a new study, presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s annual meeting in Chicago, suggests that a year-long course of the antiviral drug valacyclovir could be a game-changer. “Our ...

In addition, participants on valacyclovir were found to have a shorter duration of pain at 18 months and needed significantly less neuropathic pain medication. Reducing the use of such medications ...

Long-term valacyclovir treatment reduces new or worsening eye disease in HZO by 26% and decreases pain duration and medication use. The ZEDS study supports extending antiviral treatment to a year, ...