Clinical review reveals suboptimal efficacy of recommended therapies in older adults with postherpetic neuralgia, highlighting the ongoing need for improved pain management.
Postherpetic neuralgia is more common with older age. Recommended treatments include topical agents (lidocaine or capsaicin) and systemic agents (in particular, gabapentin, pregabalin, or tricyclic antidepressants), but their efficacy tends to be suboptimal.
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