A member asked:

What can i do for bad pain that never stops from post herpetic neuropathy . i could not take gabapentin or lyric?

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Dr. Michael Borookhim answered

Yes those two : Medications are appropriate options. I prefer lyrica (pregabalin).

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 2/2/2016

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Dr. Michele Arnold answered

Many options: Gabapentin (neurontin) and Pregabalin (lyrica) are appropriate, but there are many others, including cymbalta, (duloxetine) Amitriptyline (elavil), topical capsaicin (zostrix), Lidocaine patches (lidoderm), Carbamazepine (tegretol), and even b vitamin supplements, and others. A neurologist, physiatrist, or pain specialist can help select the right drug or drug combination for you.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/30/2016

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