As other answers have touched on: If someone sees a doctor within 2–3 days of developing the rash of shingles, they should be started on an antiviral such as valacyclovir. Not doing so would generally be a mistake. read more
It's my first time getting it and she told me there's nothing I can take. I'm only 23. A2A. Antiviral medications can shorten a shingles outbreak, but they have little effect if not started in the first 72 hours. Perhaps you were outside that window. read more