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Medications for Postherpetic Neuralgia

Drugs associated with Postherpetic Neuralgia

The following drugs and medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of this condition.

What is 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.

Drug name Rx / OTC Pregnancy CSA Alcohol Reviews Rating Popularity
Neurontin Rx C N X 12 reviews
7.0

Generic name: gabapentin systemic

Drug class: gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

 
gabapentin Rx C N X 30 reviews
7.0

Generic name: gabapentin systemic

Brand names:  Neurontin, Gralise, Gabarone

Drug class: gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

 
Lyrica Rx C 5 X 18 reviews
7.0

Generic name: pregabalin systemic

Drug class: gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

 
Gralise Rx C N X 3 reviews
7.0

Generic name: gabapentin systemic

Drug class: gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

For professionals: Prescribing Information

 
Gabarone Rx C N X Add review Add

Generic name: gabapentin systemic

Drug class: gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

 
Lidoderm Rx B N 1 review
7.0

Generic name: lidocaine topical

Drug class: topical anesthetics

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

 
Horizant Rx C N X 1 review
10

Generic name: gabapentin enacarbil systemic

Drug class: gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

For professionals: Prescribing Information

 
capsaicin Rx/OTC B N 4 reviews
6.0

Generic name: capsaicin topical

Brand names:  Capsicum Oleoresin, Capzasin, Salonpas Pain Patch with Capsaicin, Zostrix, Zostrix-HP, Capsin, Capzasin-P, Icy Hot PM Patch, Trixaicin, Zostrix Neuropathy, Axsain, Capzasin-HP, Menthac Arthritis Cream with Capsaicin, Qutenza, Salonpas Gel-Patch, Sloan's Liniment, Trixaicin HP, Zostrix Diabetic Foot Pain, Zostrix Foot Pain, Capzasin Back and Body, Castiva Warming, GNP Capsaicin, Zostrix Sports …

Drug class: miscellaneous topical agents

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts

 
clonidine Off Label Rx C N X Add review Add

Generic name: clonidine systemic

Brand name:  Catapres

Drug class: antiadrenergic agents, centrally acting

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

Off Label: Yes

 
Catapres Off Label Rx C N X Add review Add

Generic name: clonidine systemic

Drug class: antiadrenergic agents, centrally acting

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

For professionals: Prescribing Information

Off Label: Yes

 
gabapentin enacarbil Rx C N X 1 review
10

Generic name: gabapentin enacarbil systemic

Brand name:  Horizant

Drug class: gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs

For consumers: interactions, side effects

For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts

 
nortriptyline Off Label Rx N N X 1 review
10

Generic name: nortriptyline systemic

Drug class: tricyclic antidepressants

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

Off Label: Yes

 
pregabalin Rx C 5 X 18 reviews
7.0

Generic name: pregabalin systemic

Brand name:  Lyrica

Drug class: gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph

 
lidocaine Rx/OTC B N 1 review
4.0

Generic name: lidocaine topical

Brand names:  Lidoderm, CidalEaze, LidoRxKit

Drug class: topical anesthetics

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, Prescribing Information

 
Capsicum Oleoresin Rx/OTC B N Add review Add

Generic name: capsaicin topical

Drug class: miscellaneous topical agents

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

 
Capzasin Rx/OTC B N Add review Add

Generic name: capsaicin topical

Drug class: miscellaneous topical agents

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

 
Salonpas Pain Patch with Capsaicin Rx/OTC B N Add review Add

Generic name: capsaicin topical

Drug class: miscellaneous topical agents

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

 
Zostrix Rx/OTC B N Add review Add

Generic name: capsaicin topical

Drug class: miscellaneous topical agents

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

 
Zostrix-HP Rx/OTC B N 1 review
6.0

Generic name: capsaicin topical

Drug class: miscellaneous topical agents

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

 
Capsin Rx/OTC B N Add review Add

Generic name: capsaicin topical

Drug class: miscellaneous topical agents

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

 
Capzasin-P Rx/OTC B N Add review Add

Generic name: capsaicin topical

Drug class: miscellaneous topical agents

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

 
Icy Hot PM Patch Rx/OTC B N Add review Add

Generic name: capsaicin topical

Drug class: miscellaneous topical agents

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

 
Trixaicin Rx/OTC B N Add review Add

Generic name: capsaicin topical

Drug class: miscellaneous topical agents

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

 
Zostrix Neuropathy Rx/OTC B N Add review Add

Generic name: capsaicin topical

Drug class: miscellaneous topical agents

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

 
Axsain Rx/OTC B N Add review Add

Generic name: capsaicin topical

Drug class: miscellaneous topical agents

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

 
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Learn more about Postherpetic Neuralgia

Micromedex® Care Notes:

Mayo Clinic Reference:

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Off Label This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition.
Prescription Only / Over the Counter
Rx Prescription Only
OTC Over the Counter
Rx/OTC Prescription or Over the Counter
Pregnancy
A Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
B Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.
D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.
X Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use of the drug in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.
N FDA has not classified the drug.
Controlled Substances Act Schedule
N The drug is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
1 The drug has a high potential for abuse. The drug has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use of the drug under medical supervision.
2 The drug has a high potential for abuse. The drug has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse of the drug may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.
3 The drug has a potential for abuse less than the drugs in schedules 1 and 2. The drug has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse of the drug may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
4 The drug has a low potential for abuse relative to the drugs in schedule 3. The drug has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse of the drug may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to the drugs in schedule 3.
5 The drug has a low potential for abuse relative to the drugs in schedule 4. The drug has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse of the drug may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to the drugs in schedule 4.
Alcohol
X Interacts with Alcohol.

Synonym(s): Persisting Pain, Shingles

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