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How Long Should Shingles Medication Be Continued?
Question: When should a person stop taking medicine for shingles such as Gabapentin 300mg?
Brief Answer:
Management of shingles
Detailed Answer:
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Valacyclovir should be continued for 7 days or until the lesions completely crust.
Tramadol is for pain and can be continued until pain subsides
Gabapentin is also for nerve pain and it also prevents post herpetic neuralgia. Gabapentin can be continued until pain subsides.
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Dr.Lekshmi
Management of shingles
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic
Valacyclovir should be continued for 7 days or until the lesions completely crust.
Tramadol is for pain and can be continued until pain subsides
Gabapentin is also for nerve pain and it also prevents post herpetic neuralgia. Gabapentin can be continued until pain subsides.
Hope this answers your questions
Please address further questions here
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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