Effect of cimetidine on herpes zoster infection.
Cimetidine was administered to two patients for herpes zoster infection. An acute pain-relieving effect was observed. The patients were followed for 11 and 14 months without developing postherpetic neuralgia. Possible mechanisms for prevention of postherpetic neuralgia by cimetidine are discussed.
Department of Lung Medicine, Huddinge University Hospital, Sweden.
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002927:Cimetidine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006562:Herpes Zoster / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy*
D002927:Cimetidine