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Valtrex (Valacyclovir) is considered an antiviral drug that is helpful in treating shingles as it deters the growth of the virus responsible for this condition i.e. herpes zoster virus. Drugs.com notes that this medication does not cure this condition, but it helps in reducing the severity of its symptoms.
CDC recommends that people 60 years old and older get shingles vaccine to prevent shingles and PHN. Shingles vaccine has been used since 2006. ZostavaxÂ® is the only shingles vaccine currently approved for use in the United States. This vaccine reduces the risk of developing shingles by 51% and PHN by 67%. It is given in one dose as a shot, and can be given in a doctorâs office or pharmacy.