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What stops the shingles from hurting so badly?
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Acute vs. chronic: Acute shingles pain (while shingles is active w/ blisters) may be treated with OTC meds like Advil or prescription meds like opioid pain meds & certain antidepressants (Elavil,Cymbalta).Antiviral meds like Valtrex (valacyclovir) may shorten duration of outbreak.Post-herpetic neuralgia is a different ballgame.For this:tricyclic antidepressants, Neurontin, topical lidocaine & opioids are more effective.
Answered 11/29/2014
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