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was > given 2 Famvir 250 mg 3 times a day for seven days, along with 1 Cimetidine > 400 mg 2 times a day, and Desoxametasone cream for the sores. After seven > weeks he still has some infection, some nerve end are very painful, and he > feels tired more than usual. Has anyone had any experience with PD and > Shingles and do you have any suggestions? Thank you Cimetidine is not a good drug for PD patients. It has been linked to increased neurological dysfunction in elderly, and neurologically impaired patients. Shingles (Herpes Zoster) is a viral infection. As with all such infections, rest, good nutrition, and more rest are essential for recovery. Unfortunately, Shingles is one of those problems that has a tendency to linger. ------ Mary Ann