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Antiviral
An antiviral is a medicine that slows, stops, or kills viruses. The viruses are usually causing an infection in a person, so the person uses antivirals to help his body get rid of the infection.
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How long does pain go on after the shingles have gone and antivirals taken?
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Is it a problem to take Vicodin with antiviral drugs?
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If a virus causes a malignancy, does the malignancy go away if you kill the virus with antivirals?
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Can I take antivirals while breastfeeding? Can not find the same answer twice! Thank you, in advance!
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