Efficacy of gabapentin for the prevention of postherpetic neuralgia in patients with acute herpes zoster: A double blind, randomized controlled trial.
<h4>Background</h4>Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is the most common complication of herpes zoster (HZ). Previous trials have reported that gabapentin can relieve chronic neuropathic pain, but its effect on prevention of PHN is unclear.<h4>Objective</h4>To assess the efficacy o...
Main Authors: | Oana Bulilete, Alfonso Leiva, Manuel Rullán, Antonia Roca, Joan Llobera, PHN Group |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2019-01-01
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Series: | PLoS ONE |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0217335 |
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