HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

Suggest Treatment For Herpes Zoster

default
Posted on Tue, 20 Sep 2016
Question: Suffering from herpes zoster since last 10/12 days.pain not reducing.
doctor
Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Try Tegrital

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and would try my best to help you.

The pain you are suffering from is due to post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN). In PHN, the herpes virus damages the nerves in the skin.

Pregabalin is good, you can increase the dose slowly to a maximum of 300 mg per day. If still not better, or if there are side effects such as dizziness or drowsiness, you can start carbamazepine (tegrital) tablets.

I sincerely hope my reply has helped you.

I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
     
Best wishes,     
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Sudhir Kumar

Neurologist

Practicing since :1994

Answered : 6232 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask a Neurologist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
Suggest Treatment For Herpes Zoster

Brief Answer: Try Tegrital Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and would try my best to help you. The pain you are suffering from is due to post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN). In PHN, the herpes virus damages the nerves in the skin. Pregabalin is good, you can increase the dose slowly to a maximum of 300 mg per day. If still not better, or if there are side effects such as dizziness or drowsiness, you can start carbamazepine (tegrital) tablets. I sincerely hope my reply has helped you. I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/