the severity and duration of an attack of shingles can be significantly reduced by immediate treatment with antiviral drugs which include acyclovir valcyclovir or famcyclovir. antiviral drugs may also help stave off the painful after-effects of shingles known as postherpetic neuralgia. other treatments for postherpetic neuralgia include steroids antidepressants anticonvulsants and topical agents.
what is the treatment for shingles?