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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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Headaches: Tension: Medications

...anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin and ibuprofen, and tricyclic antidepressants, usually amitriptyline (Elavil, Endep). A number of investigational drugs, such as botulinum toxin... Read more »

Medications Used for Migraine Prevention

...migraine.Tricyclics. Tricyclics are the most effective antidepressants for migraine prevention. They include amitriptyline (Elavil, Endep), nortriptyline (Pamelor, Aventyl), doxepin (Sinequan),... Read more »

Multiple Sclerosis: Treating the Complications

...symptom include phenytoin (Dilantin), diazepam (Valium), or pimozide (Orap), and the antidepressant amitriptyline (Elavil). If severe pain persists and interferes with function, some patients... Read more »

Fibromyalgia: Medications

...drowsiness and can be helpful for improving sleep. The tricyclic drug most commonly used for fibromyalgia is amitriptyline (Elavil, Endep), which produces modest benefits with pain, but which can... Read more »

Parkinson's Disease: Treatment

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