Treatment for Shingles
- If you think you might have shingles, you should call your doctor right away.
- Your doctor will prescribe a medication called Acyclovir or Zovirax to speed up healing.
- Acyclovir is an antiviral medication taken 5 times per day for 7 to 10 days that has been approved for shingles.
- Starting Acyclovir in the first 3 days of getting shingles helps the rash and pain go away more quickly.