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Does Shingrix mean no more valcyclovir and acyclovir?

by Jose on Tue Feb 27, 2018 10:57 pm

Does the approval and availability of the new Shingrix shingles vaccine mean we can stop taking the valcyclovir and acyclovir tablets if we've received Shingrix?

Jose
Name: Marlo
Who do you know with myeloma?: myself
Age at diagnosis: 42
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Re: Does Shingrix mean no more valcyclovir and acyclovir?

by Rhonda on Wed Feb 28, 2018 11:33 am

I asked my oncologist this question, and he said I would still need to take the acyclovir, because Shingrix is not 100% effective. Not really the answer I wanted to hear, it would be nice to stop taking the daily acyclovir.

Have a great day!
Rhonda

Rhonda
Who do you know with myeloma?: myself
When were you/they diagnosed?: September 2014
Age at diagnosis: 54
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