Reviewer: Kelseyelle, 55-64 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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On day one of taking acyclovir for shingles, a half-hour after taking the forth dose I fainted twice, having a slight seizure the second time. All tests done at the ER said I was perfectly healthy and after IV fluids, I was allowed to leave. I am 57, and have never fainted before. I drank 84 ounces of water that day, but was dehydrated by the drug.

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On day one of taking acyclovir for shingles, a half-hour after taking the forth dose I fainted twice, having a slight seizure the second time. All tests done at the ER said I was perfectly healthy and after IV fluids, I was allowed to leave. I am 57, and have never fainted before. I drank 84 ounces of water that day, but was dehydrated by the drug.
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Reviewer: Apr-70, 45-54 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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The medication has helped with my shingles. I'm currently on day 8 of 800 milligrams. Side effects I have experienced are slight headache constantly sometimes it's intense, feel very dry lips are chapped and I can't drink enough water. I did catch the outbreak within 24 hours so I have been lucky and haven't experienced the extreme of pain. The outbreak is on my face jaw line area ... Show Full Comment

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The medication has helped with my shingles. I'm currently on day 8 of 800 milligrams. Side effects I have experienced are slight headache constantly sometimes it's intense, feel very dry lips are chapped and I can't drink enough water. I did catch the outbreak within 24 hours so I have been lucky and haven't experienced the extreme of pain. The outbreak is on my face jaw line area. Overall with medication benefits outweigh the trouble.
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Reviewer: smitty, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Today is day two for me (age 36), the itching is knocked out a great deal. W/the Acyclovir 800 mg medication I am dealing with high levels of nausea. Not liking this but only last a couple hours. Monitoring my shingles as the doctor told me if it spreads then I will have to have a stronger dosage. So far so good. Can't believe that I'm dealing w/this at 36 :(

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Today is day two for me (age 36), the itching is knocked out a great deal. W/the Acyclovir 800 mg medication I am dealing with high levels of nausea. Not liking this but only last a couple hours. Monitoring my shingles as the doctor told me if it spreads then I will have to have a stronger dosage. So far so good. Can't believe that I'm dealing w/this at 36 :(
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Reviewer: 75 or over on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I take 400 ml 2x daily as maintenance. I have had Shingles documented no less than 20x over 10 yrs. The out brakes are less severe on this med, but still get them every couple months.

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I take 400 ml 2x daily as maintenance. I have had Shingles documented no less than 20x over 10 yrs. The out brakes are less severe on this med, but still get them every couple months.
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Reviewer: Dee Dee, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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This is the second time I've had shingles. The first time was two years ago in November.We happened to be out of town for Thanksgiving. I had the worst pain in my hips and lower back. I got very confused about two days after Thanksgiving. So we left and headed home. The next day I broke out with shingles. My doctor didn't treat me with anything, just some pain medicine. So now I have shing ... Show Full Comment

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This is the second time I've had shingles. The first time was two years ago in November.We happened to be out of town for Thanksgiving. I had the worst pain in my hips and lower back. I got very confused about two days after Thanksgiving. So we left and headed home. The next day I broke out with shingles. My doctor didn't treat me with anything, just some pain medicine. So now I have shingles again, this time my doctor put me on Acyclovir 800mg 5 times a day. Today is the 4th day on the medicine and my hips still hurt and my lower back, but not nearly as bad as they did. I think this medicine is helping me a lot. I just can't wait until the pain goes away, it is horrible pain!
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