Best treatments for postherpetic neuralgia
6 products may treat postherpetic neuralgia, spanning FDA drug classes such as anti-epileptic agent. The current highest-rated option is horizant. Ranked below by our independent recall-safety rating (rated where FDA data exists) — not medical advice; always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 6 drugs we list for postherpetic neuralgia, 5 are available as lower-cost generics, spanning classes such as anti-epileptic agent. They’re ranked by each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for postherpetic neuralgia — so confirm the right choice with your prescriber.
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Class | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70/100 | Prescription | Tablet | — | No data | — | View → | |
| 2 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Capsule | Anti-epileptic Agent | Generic | $1 | View → | |
| 3 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Tablet | Anti-epileptic Agent | Generic | $1 | View → | |
| 4 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Capsule | — | Generic | $2 | View → | |
| 5 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Tablet | — | Generic | $2 | View → | |
| 6 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Capsule | Anti-epileptic Agent | Generic | $1 | View → |
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horizant
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Horizant (Gabapentin Enacarbil) is a medication used to treat Bipolar Disorder, Partial Epilepsies, Phobic Disorders, Postherpetic Neuralgia.
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gabapentin
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Gabapentin is an anti-epileptic agent used to treat Bipolar Disorder, Partial Epilepsies, Phobic Disorders, Postherpetic Neuralgia.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.63/30· 8 forms Save up to 16% in class
gralise
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Gralise (Gabapentin) is an anti-epileptic agent used to treat Bipolar Disorder, Partial Epilepsies, Phobic Disorders, Postherpetic Neuralgia.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.63/30· 8 forms Save up to 16% in class
lyrica
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Lyrica (Pregabalin) is a medication used to treat Fibromyalgia, Seizures, Spinal Cord Injuries, Postherpetic Neuralgia.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$1.33/30· 8 formslyrica cr
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Lyrica CR (Pregabalin) is a medication used to treat Fibromyalgia, Seizures, Spinal Cord Injuries, Postherpetic Neuralgia.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$1.33/30· 8 formsneurontin
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Neurontin (Gabapentin) is an anti-epileptic agent used to treat Bipolar Disorder, Partial Epilepsies, Phobic Disorders, Postherpetic Neuralgia.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.63/30· 8 forms Save up to 16% in classFrequently asked
- What treats postherpetic neuralgia?
- Our catalog lists 6 products that may treat postherpetic neuralgia, based on NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. They're rated where FDA recall-safety data exists; the current top-rated option is horizant.
- What is the best-rated treatment for postherpetic neuralgia?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — horizant ranks highest among the products we list for postherpetic neuralgia. Always consult a professional.
- How are these treatments ranked?
- By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.
- What types of drugs treat postherpetic neuralgia?
- Treatments for postherpetic neuralgia span FDA drug classes including anti-epileptic agent. Compare every option side by side, ranked by independent rating, above.
Treatment associations are derived from NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. This is general reference, not medical advice — always consult a licensed professional.