Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
According to the CDC genital Herpes is on the rise. Research shows that 90% of the population has been exposed to oral herpes and 25% of the population aged 25-45 in the U.S. has been exposed to genital herpes. An estimated 86 million people worldwide are thought to have genital herpes. More than 1 million new cases of genital herpes are diagnosed in the United States each year as reported by the National Institute of Health.
Joining a support group can lessen the stress associated with this illness. Social and emotional shame can be far worse than the pain of an outbreak. Education and treatment can remedy the social isolation felt.
Genital Herpes cannot be cured. However, treatment can relieve the symptoms. Medication can rapidly decrease the pain and discomfort associated with an out break and can shorten healing time as well. In August of 2003 the FDA approved Valtrex for the reduced risk of heterosexual transmission of genital Herpes to susceptible partners with healthy immune systems when used as suppressive therapy in combination with safer sex practices. Researchers have found that daily doses of antiviral herpes drugs reduce asymptomatic shedding, but whether this suppressive therapy can help prevent transmission is not yet known. These medications do not cure the herpes infection, they suppress the symptoms and have been shown to speed healing time.
For more information:
American Social Health Association
Phone: (919) 361-8400
Web: www.ashastd.org (opens in a new window)
Local Herpes HELP Groups
National Herpes Hotline (919) 361-8488
Web: www.herpes.com (opens in a new window)
ACYCLOVIR
This medication is used to treat herpes infections of the skin, mouth, mucous membranes, genital herpes, herpes zoster (shingles), and chickenpox in some individuals. This medication does not cure herpes, but relieves the pain and may make the infection clear faster.
| Item Name | Price | Shipping | Total |
Acyclovir | |||
| Acyclovir 400mg 30 Tablets | $97.76 | $18.00 | $115.76 |
| Acyclovir 400mg 90 Tablets | $94.62 | $0.00 | $94.62 |
| Acyclovir 800mg 30 Tablets | $103.56 | $18.00 | $121.56 |
| Acyclovir 800mg 90 Tablets | $130.58 | $18.00 | $148.58 |
FAMVIR
Famciclovir is used to treat herpes zoster (shingles) and genital herpes. It does not cure herpes infections but decreases pain and itching, helps sores to heal, and prevents new ones from forming.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
VALTREX
Valacyclovir is an antiviral agent used in the treatment of shingles (herpes zoster) or genital herpes.
| Item Name | Price | Shipping | Total |
Valtrex | |||
| Valtrex 1000mg 30 Tablets | $365.32 | $18.00 | $383.32 |
| Valtrex 1000mg 60 Tablets | $649.58 | $18.00 | $667.58 |
| Valtrex 1000mg 90 Tablets | $1,281.35 | $0.00 | $1,281.35 |
| Valtrex 500mg 30 Tablets | $313.20 | $18.00 | $331.20 |
| Valtrex 500mg 90 Tablets | $815.79 | $0.00 | $815.79 |
ZOVIRAX
Zovirax Cream is indicated for the treatment of Herpes Simplex virus infections of the skin including initial and recurrent genital herpes and herpes labialis.
| Item Name | Price | Shipping | Total |
Zovirax | |||
| Zovirax 5% 30gms 1 tube | $518.51 | $18.00 | $536.51 |
