Annals of neurosciences
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Herpes zoster is an intractable painful condition. The pain during first thirty days of onset is known as acute herpetic neuralgia. Multiple treatments using NSAIDS, opioids and tricyclic antidepressants are available but the role of pregabalin in acute Herpetic Neuralgia is not assessed in any of Indian studies. ⋯ The results of this study indicate that Pregabalin is effective in relieving pain of acute Herpetic Neuralgia.