A patient has been diagnosed as having “long QT syndrome.” The patient is experiencing significant pain following a bout with shingles. What would be an appropriate drug for his pain?
Correct Answer: Gabapentin
Description: It's a case of post-herpetic neuralgia. Gabapentin is the drug of choice. Amitriptyline can also be used for pain but it can also cause arrhythmia.
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