Postherpetic Neuralgia Medications
Definition of Postherpetic Neuralgia:
Postherpetic neuralgia is pain that lasts for more than a month after a shingles infection occurred. The pain may last for months or years.Drugs (by generic name) associated with Postherpetic Neuralgia
The following drugs and medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of Postherpetic Neuralgia. This service should be used as a supplement to, and NOT a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners.
| Drug Name |
Reviews | Ratings |
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|---|---|---|---|
| nortriptyline systemic (Pro, More...) class: tricyclic antidepressants | 1 review | 10 | |
| gabapentin systemic (Pro, More...) class: gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs | 9 reviews | 8.4 | |
| lidocaine topical (Pro, More...) class: topical anesthetics | 1 review | 7.0 | |
| capsaicin topical (Pro, More...) class: miscellaneous topical agents | 2 reviews | 6.5 | |
| pregabalin systemic (Pro, More...) class: gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs | 9 reviews | 6.2 | |
| clonidine systemic (Pro, More...) class: antiadrenergic agents, centrally acting | 0 reviews | Not rated Be the first |
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Synonym(s): Persisting Pain, Shingles


