Can I buy over-the-counter medication for shingles?
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Approximately one in three people in the US will get shingles in their lifetime, caused by the same virus as chickenpox. When managing the painful rash, a common question is, "Can I buy over-the-counter medication for shingles?" The short answer is yes, but only for symptom relief, not to treat the underlying viral infection.
