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Can Alcohol Be Consumed While Suffering From Postherpetic Neuralgia?

Is alcohol bad for postherpetic neuralgia? I had shingles in December and it has been over two months since the rash is gone. But my nerve fibers are still acting up now and then in different spots of my body. Is it triggered by things like red wine?
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Hi,

Postherpetic neuralgia is a condition where enduring pain continues after a case of shingles (herpes zoster) has cleared up.

Lifestyle change can make a big difference to treatment success and managing pain. Although alcohol warnings aren't specifically listed in the product labels for the antiviral drugs and other medications most often used to treat shingles, it is usually best to avoid mixing alcohol and medication. The reason being alcohol can reduce the effectiveness of these medications, as well as increase the risk of certain side effects.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ashakiran S,
General & Family Physician
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Can Alcohol Be Consumed While Suffering From Postherpetic Neuralgia?

Hi, Postherpetic neuralgia is a condition where enduring pain continues after a case of shingles (herpes zoster) has cleared up. Lifestyle change can make a big difference to treatment success and managing pain. Although alcohol warnings aren t specifically listed in the product labels for the antiviral drugs and other medications most often used to treat shingles, it is usually best to avoid mixing alcohol and medication. The reason being alcohol can reduce the effectiveness of these medications, as well as increase the risk of certain side effects. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ashakiran S, General & Family Physician