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I was diagnosed with shingles and was prescribed 500 mg Valtrex, which is now finished. I had the shingles shot last year. Should I get the prescription renewed? I have a minor rash in two places, one near my right kidney and the other near my umbilicus. The rash is more annoying than an issue at this point. I took the Valtrex 6 times daily for about a week. I am diabetic with high blood pressure and associated prescriptions.

September 14th, 2023

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