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Shingles

Hi,
I have been diagnosed with shingles that I have had for close to a week now. My doctor has given me a coarse of Vatrex 500g tablets, 2 tabs 3 times a day. On the Vatrex website it suggests to use if the virus is detected in 72 hours. Should I take the tablets regardless of how long I have had the outbreak for?
Regards,
Reptonhill
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Hey Repton,

I had shingles a few years ago. Even though I had it for a few days before I saw my doctor/started Valtrex, it still helped greatly. Ditto to Daisy's comment.
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