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Postherpetic Neuralgia

Postherpetic neuralgia is nerve pain that can continue after a shingles rash has gone. It may feel sharp or shocking and follows the path of an affected nerve.

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

  • Nerve damage from the infection can leave pain signals active after the skin has healed.
  • Skin sensitivity can make light touch or clothing uncomfortable in the affected area.
  • Medicines for nerve pain may be part of managing continuing symptoms.

Medicines listed for Postherpetic Neuralgia

The products listed for postherpetic neuralgia contain Pregabalin and Gabapentin. Both are gabapentinoid medicines used for nerve pain. Their listing relates to neuralgia that can follow shingles, and the product grid identifies the relevant brands and strengths.

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