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Suggest Alternative Medicine For Shingles
I have shingels. I am 74 yrs. old. I am take 800mg of acyclovir 5 times a day. Plus using lidocaine cream on the sores. My side where the shingles are, are aching a lot. (the sores and my side) I have one more day to take the prescription. Any advice? What is post shingles neuralgia?
Wed, 19 Sep 2018
Hi,
You may use Gabapentin or Pregabalin or Carbamazepine or Valproate for neuralgia pain.
Antidepressants like Nortriptyline may be useful in alleviation of symptoms.
Please take above drugs under your doctor prescription. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor, he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
You may use Gabapentin or Pregabalin or Carbamazepine or Valproate for neuralgia pain.
Antidepressants like Nortriptyline may be useful in alleviation of symptoms.
Please take above drugs under your doctor prescription. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor, he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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