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Herpes zoster oticus is a common complication of shingles. As this eMedTV article explains, it may result in hearing loss and facial paralysis. This segment offers an in-depth look at the symptoms, treatment, and prognosis of herpes zoster oticus.
This eMedTV article talks about postherpetic neuralgia, a shingles complication characterized by pain that lasts for months, or even years, after the shingles rash has healed. This page covers the causes, symptoms, and treatments of this condition.
This selection from the eMedTV archives talks about shingles, a condition caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. This page offers an in-depth look at shingles, including information on its possible symptoms, risk factors, and treatments.
Featured Medications
Acyclovir is a prescription medicine that is used to treat shingles, chickenpox, and genital herpes. This eMedTV article offers an overview of the drug, including information on its uses, dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.
Famciclovir is an antiviral medication that is used for treating shingles, genital herpes, and cold sores. This eMedTV article offers dosing information for famciclovir, explains how the drug works, and describes the effects of the medicine.
Gabapentin is a drug that can be used to treat certain types of seizures as well as postherpetic neuralgia. This eMedTV resource discusses the drug in detail, offering information on how it works, dosing information, side effects, and more.
Valacyclovir is typically prescribed to treat genital herpes, cold sores, and shingles. This segment of the eMedTV archives highlights how the drug works, potential side effects, and tips for taking the medication.
Zostavax is a vaccine that can be given to help prevent shingles in people 60 years old and older. This eMedTV article describes how Zostavax works, lists possible side effects of the drug, and explains what you should know before getting the vaccine.
