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Postherpetic Neuralgia

Postherpetic neuralgia is long-term nerve pain that continues after an episode of shingles. It is the most common complication of the herpes zoster virus infection.

Lyrica

Pregabalin

75mg · 150mg · 300mg

Pregabalin capsules for nerve pain and shingles-related pain. It is usually tried when regular painkillers have not helped.

From$0.73/ capsuleView

Neurontin

Gabapentin

100mg · 300mg · 400mg · 600mg · 800mg

Gabapentin capsules for nerve pain after shingles and for partial seizures. It calms overactive nerve signals.

From$0.43/ capsuleView

Key points

  • Symptoms include sharp or stabbing pain along the nerve path that may be intermittent or constant and burning, along with increased skin sensitivity so that any touch or pressure is felt as pain.
  • Neuralgia is more common in older people but can occur at any age, and attacks may become more frequent as a person gets older.
  • Treatment depends on the cause, location, and severity of the pain, and most neuralgias respond to treatment.

Medicines listed for Postherpetic Neuralgia

The listed products contain pregabalin and gabapentin, both in capsule form. These medicines modulate nerve signalling and are associated with the management of neuralgia, the type of pain that follows nerve irritation or damage, as can occur after shingles. Lyrica is listed in 75 mg, 150 mg and 300 mg capsule strengths, and Neurontin in 100 mg, 300 mg, 400 mg, 600 mg and 800 mg capsule strengths.

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