Fortunately, antiviral medications like valacyclovir (Valtrex) can help speed up recovery and reduce the severity of symptoms. But how long does it take for valacyclovir to work for shingles? In this ...

One year of valacyclovir can help reduce pain and the necessary dosage of pain medications in patients with herpes zoster ophthalmicus. Receiving low-dose valacyclovir for 1 year is linked with ...