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Suggest Treatment For Postherpetic Neuralgia
I had herpes zoster opthalmicus ten months ago. I am taking acyclovir200 mg two times a day from last six months. Had taken 400 mg daily and 800 mg initially. I also have post herpetic neuralgia for which I am taking Gabapentin 100mg 8n alternate days.My email address is YYYY@YYYY .
Wed, 24 Oct 2018
Hello,
I see that you are already taking the right medication for herpes zoster.I would recommend to use Lyrica instead of Gabapentin to relieve the pain.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
I see that you are already taking the right medication for herpes zoster.I would recommend to use Lyrica instead of Gabapentin to relieve the pain.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
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