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Shingles rash Report

Shingles rash is due to the reactivation of the chicken pox virus, herpes zoster. It is characterized by blisters that extend around the chest and back along the pathways of involved nerves.


What we've learned from patients who report Shingles rash

Symptom severities

Severe
10
Moderate
25
Mild
29
None
517

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Shingles rash

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Shingles rash
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Valtrex 20   Valtrex: 31%
Acyclovir 10   Acyclovir: 16%
Valacyclovir 1   Valacyclovir: 2%
Methylprednisolone 1   Methylprednisolone: 2%
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen 1   Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen: 2%
Hydrocodone 1   Hydrocodone: 2%
Lyrica 1   Lyrica: 2%
Vicodin 1   Vicodin: 2%
Lidoderm 1   Lidoderm: 2%
Prednisone 1   Prednisone: 2%
Tramadol 1   Tramadol: 2%
Percocet 5/325 1   Percocet 5/325: 2%
Ibuprofen 1   Ibuprofen: 2%
Zovirax 1   Zovirax: 2%
Famciclovir 1   Famciclovir: 2%

Report created on February 09, 2012.