Most effective when started within 3 days of symptom onset
Oral analgesia
Antiviral Options
Acyclovir 800mg 5 times a day x 7 days
Famciclovir 500mg TID x 7 days
Valacyclovir 1000mg TID x 7 days
Prednisone 60mg qday x 7 days
Acyclovir 800mg 5 times a day x 7 days
Famciclovir 500mg TID x 7 days
Valacyclovir 1000mg TID x 7 days
Herpes zoster oticus
Bell's palsy
Acute tetanus
CVA
Herpes zoster ophthalmicus
Trigeminal neuralgia
Rat bite fever
Tick paralysis