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Is Tegretol Effective In The Treatment Of Post Herpatic Neuralgia?
Is tegretol a good drug for post herpatic neuralgia? I had shingles and now have the neuralgia. It s been 5 months and the lyrica 450 mg daily does little for the pain. I had shingles down the back of my thigh to my foot. Dr said it was the worst case he d ever seen. I am desperate for help. YYYY@YYYY
Tue, 7 Aug 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advise.
In neuralgia pain Lyrica that contain pregabalin is very useful. You are having history of increasing herpetic shingle. For that you should be started acyclovir like antiviral medication as per my opinion. I suggest you to consult infectious disease specialist for examination.
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Let me know if I can assist you further.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advise.
In neuralgia pain Lyrica that contain pregabalin is very useful. You are having history of increasing herpetic shingle. For that you should be started acyclovir like antiviral medication as per my opinion. I suggest you to consult infectious disease specialist for examination.
Hope I have answered your question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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