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What medications that you may have taken in the past could contribute to shingles?
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∙ 15y ago
Since shingles (herpes zoster) is a viral infection that often emerges opportunistically after an impairment of the immune system, steroids such as prednisone taken for longer periods of time (weeks to months) may sufficiently lower the immune system as to allow this virus to become active.
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How long does shingles pain last if no antivirals where taken?
Often 2 weeks or more but can last years in some people (called post herpetic neuralgia). In lomng standing pain following shingles specific medications can assist.
You have a friend that is sick and he went to the doctor and the doctor give him Tegretol Acyclovir and Prednisone what are these medications for?
Your friend most likely has shingles. It is caused by the varicella (or herpes) zoster virus. Initially, it causes chickenpox. Later in life, it may reactivate and cause shingles, which presents as a rash along a single dermatome, frequently preceded by burning or lancinating pain. The particular cocktail of medications you have asked about are fairly typical for a shingles outbreak. Acyclovir is an antiviral drug which may decrease the time of outbreak if taken before the rash occurs. Tegretol is an anti seizure medication used in this particular instance to help control the neuropathic pain associated with shingles. Prednisone can be taken to help decrease the inflammation and pain associated with shingles, although this is not a medication I have used frequently for shingles, as it may cause other side-effects and worsen diabetes.
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