If your shingles pain lasts eight to 12 weeks after the rash goes away you re part of an unfortunate minority says pain researcher andrew s c.
What is the best pain meds for shingles.
Shingles a viral infection of the nerve roots affects 1 million people in the u s each year.
The doctor has prescribed gabapentin 600mg 3xdaily and acyclovir 800mg 5xdaily.
Rice md of imperial college london.
Asked 24 apr 2010 by jtomrai1 updated 14 february 2012 topics herpes zoster.
What is the best medication for pain relief of shingles.
The pain is relentless and nothing seems to be helping.
Numbing agents such as lidocaine delivered via a cream gel spray or skin patch.
Below is a list of common medications used to treat or reduce the symptoms of shingles.
It presented in the middle right side of her stomach.
Capsaicin topical patch qutenza anticonvulsants such as gabapentin neurontin tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline.
Shingles can cause severe pain so your doctor also may prescribe.
If you have shingles symptoms get treatment now and you may avoid permanent nerve pain.