Shingles treatment visit
Same-day antiviral Rx — start within 72 hours
Medically reviewed by Dr. Ikechukwu Ogbu, MD
MD · Board-Certified, Internal Medicine · Last reviewed
About Shingles treatment visit
A shingles visit confirms reactivation of varicella-zoster virus along a single dermatome and starts antiviral therapy — valacyclovir, famciclovir, or acyclovir — ideally within 72 hours of rash onset to shorten the course and reduce the risk of postherpetic neuralgia. Pain control may require gabapentin, tricyclic antidepressants, or short courses of opioids. Ophthalmic involvement (V1 distribution), disseminated disease, immunocompromise, or pregnancy require specialist or in-person evaluation. Recombinant zoster vaccine is recommended after the acute episode resolves.
Related conditions
Other services we offer
- request erectile dysfunction (ed) visitSildenafil / tadalafil evaluation
- request low testosterone / trt evaluationBlood testing and referral to appropriate specialist
- request birth control consultChoose & start a contraceptive
- menopause / hrt consultation from a licensed providerHormone therapy evaluation
- get annual wellness exam onlinePreventive visit + screening labs
- pre-travel consultation from a licensed providerVaccines, malaria/traveler's diarrhea Rx