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.
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Department of Lung Medicine, Huddinge University Hospital, Sweden.
Marcusson
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Ramsten
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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