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Treatment for Postherpetic Neuralgia


Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is difficult to treat. Once PHN develops, a patient may need a multidisciplinary approach that involves a pain specialist, psychiatrist, primary care physician, and other health care providers.

In 2004, the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) issued treatment guidelines for postherpetic neuralgia based on an extensive review of published studies. The AAN recommends:

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Expert & Community Posts

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Are headaches normal in the course of post stroke recovery?
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...bedtime but is getting weaned down and is now taking Tegretol 200mg one and a half tablets twice... Read more »

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Take Care When Combining ED Medication with Other Products
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...that may inhibit the effect of ED medication include Tegretol, Mysoline and St.John's Wort.  ... Read more »

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FDA Alert for Antiepileptic Drugs (Also Used for Fibromyalgia, Migraines, Neuropathic Pain, etc.)
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert

...include:Carbamazepine (marketed as Carbatrol, Equetro, Tegretol, Tegretol XR)Felbamate (marketed... Read more »

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By John Claude Krusz, PhD, MD , Health Expert

I am honored to continue my mission to educate sufferers with headache and migrainesm and I am... Read more »

Health Guide

News Break: New Skin Patch for Treating Depression
...is contraindicated in use with other antidepressants (including St John’s wort), other MAOIs, and Tegretol and Trileptal, plus a range of other medicines including cold products and... Read more »
Migraine Preventives: Some To Carry New Suidicality Warning
...include (some of these drugs are also available in generic form): carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Equetro, Tegretol, Tegretol XR) felbamate (Felbatol) gabapentin (Neurontin) lamotrigine (Lamictal) ... Read more »
Risk of Suicidal Thoughts Linked to Anticonvulsant Medications
...placebo-controlled clinical studies of 11 of these medications: Carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Equetro, Tegretol, Tegretol XR) Felbamate (Felbatol) Gabapentin (Neurontin) Lamotrigine (Lamictal) ... Read more »
Alcoholism: Treatment for Alcohol Withdrawal
...may be a major factor in relapse.Antiseizure Medications. Antiseizure drugs, such as carbamazepine (Tegretol) or divalproex sodium (Depakote) may be useful for reducing the requirements of a... Read more »
Multiple Sclerosis: Treating the Complications
...painkillers fail to alleviate facial pain, it can be treated with anticonvulsive medications. Carbamazepine (Tegretol) is currently the drug of choice. Carbamazepine is also effective on other... Read more »

Medications

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Carbamazepine is used to prevent and control seizures. It is known as an anticonvulsant or... Read more »

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Carbamazepine is used to prevent and control seizures. It is known as an anticonvulsant or... Read more »

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Carbamazepine is used to prevent and control seizures. This medication is known as an... Read more »

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Carbamazepine is used to prevent and control seizures. This medication is known as an... Read more »

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