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Post herpetic neuralgia Report

Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is a painful condition affecting your nerve fibers and skin resulting from the activation of the latent varicella-zoster (shingles), the virus that causes chicken pox. Following the healing of the rashes and blisters, the pain sometimes persists.


What we've learned from patients who report Post herpetic neuralgia

Symptom severities

Severe
2
Moderate
3
None
1

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Post herpetic neuralgia

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Post herpetic neuralgia
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Gabapentin 11   Gabapentin: 220%
Neurontin 6   Neurontin: 120%
Lyrica 3   Lyrica: 60%
Pregabalin 2   Pregabalin: 40%
Oxycodone 1   Oxycodone: 20%

Report created on February 11, 2012.