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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.
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Severe
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2 | |
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Moderate
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3 | |
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None
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1 |
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 11 | ||
| Neurontin | 6 | ||
| Lyrica | 3 | ||
| Pregabalin | 2 | ||
| Oxycodone | 1 |
Report created on February 11, 2012.