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Suffering With Pain Due To Shingles. Which Medicines Can Be Taken?

Good Arvo, My husband who is 47 has a shingles and in alot of pain... As he was diagnosed after the 72 hour period he was unable to be treated. His brother had shingles a few months ago who lives in Sydney and he was prescribed tablets which cured him in a week. He does not remember the name of them so I am hoping someone can help. Thank You Meledie :)
Tue, 15 Oct 2013
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Hello,
Thanks for the query,

There are various modalities to reduce pain.

This includes,

1. NSAID

2. Opioid analgesics.

3. Pregabalin

4. Gabapentene

He can use any of these depending on the sevearity.

Please meet a dermatologist for exact diagnosis.

Let me know if you have any other doubt.

you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.
http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818

Wishing you good health,
Thank you
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Suffering With Pain Due To Shingles. Which Medicines Can Be Taken?

Hello, Thanks for the query, There are various modalities to reduce pain. This includes, 1. NSAID 2. Opioid analgesics. 3. Pregabalin 4. Gabapentene He can use any of these depending on the sevearity. Please meet a dermatologist for exact diagnosis. Let me know if you have any other doubt. you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link. http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818 Wishing you good health, Thank you