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Can An Elderly Person Suffering From Shingles Take Gabapentin, Nortriptyline And Tylenol?
can or should a 90 year old male (with afib and CHF) diagnosed with shingles in the eye 3 weeks ago take gabapentin and Nortriptyline for HNP (plus 650 mg tylenol as needed) after concluding a course of IV acyclovir for 7 days followed by 4 days of valtrex pills?
Mon, 8 Oct 2018
Hi,
If I were your treating physician, I would suggest to take as and when needed. But excessive intake of such medicines would lead to certain problems as the age is 90 years.
I suggest my patient to be under supervision and follow up when ever there is increase in symptoms are development of any other symptoms like difficulty urination or difficulty in seeing.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammad Azhar Hussain,
Internal Medicine Specialist
If I were your treating physician, I would suggest to take as and when needed. But excessive intake of such medicines would lead to certain problems as the age is 90 years.
I suggest my patient to be under supervision and follow up when ever there is increase in symptoms are development of any other symptoms like difficulty urination or difficulty in seeing.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammad Azhar Hussain,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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