If you've had ITP, can you take acyclovir? As having been given these for shingles, but knowing that they lower your immune system,? Cheers
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For shingles? I've never seen a post that wouldn't indicate that it is vitally important to start shingles treatment immediately. Your doctor would have to tell you whether having dealt with ITP might be a problem, or a consideration re: dosage, but please don't wait to be seen - ER if necessary - if you think that you are dealing with shingles! Hours count!
You most certainly can and should. I had severe ITP which was eventually managed with splenectomy and later with FCR. After that I was on prophylactic acyclovir because of the low immunity for 2 years. Despite that I still had shingles three times but only mildly because of the protection of the acyclovir.
Best wishes. John
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