Is Lorazepam A Pain Reliever For Shingles?

Posted on Mon, 4 Dec 2017

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Mon, 4 Dec 2017 Answered on

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Question : I have a lot of pain the doctor thinks I have shingles he prescribe iboprufin 500 I took one pill at 7:30 pm. and now is 11:00 pm can I take another pill? Also he prescribe Lorazepan will the Lorazepan help me with the pain?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding medication for pain

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you.
I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern.

Tab. Ibuprofen can be taken 3-4 times in a day i.e every 6-8 hours. If Ibuprofen alone is ineffective you may request your doctor to add Tab. Tramadol hydrochloride, once or twice, in a day for a few days.
Lorazepam is for anxiety. It is not for pain.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar