I have shingles of the face--I've posted a couple of times--thanks for the help on those. Can I take a sleeping pill--Ambien----and the meds for shingles? I take Valtrex, Neurontin and a salve in my eye. Also for hbp, diovan, toprol, and hctz. I've developed such burning pain in my neck, shoulder and arm, and a real problem with my eye, feeling like it has something in it which is driving me crazy!
I saw the opth/ and corneal specialist today. Have drops and was told it's only slightly inflamed and only on the outside white area, not on the front and that's good so far.
Tell me this will get better. They seem to think it will, but it takes time. I see the opth again next week. Didn't sleep much last night. Oh, they also prescribed a creme for the pain on my face, neck and arms and it's not available at several stores around,so won't get it until MOnday. So frustrated. thanks
yanksgirl
2006-07-14 14:43:28 · 5 answers · asked by yanksgirl 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
It will get better. Yes, by all means take your ambien. It will help you sleep.
I am a nurse, and i wish I could do something more to help you.
PS did you know you can give an unsuspecting person who has never had chicken pox chicken pox right now?
Just thought I would pass that little tid bit along.
2006-07-14 14:49:13 · answer #1 · answered by happydawg 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The onlyh drug-drug interaction among themeds you listed is between diovan and hydrochlorothiazide which can increase chances for an episode of low blood pressure. Otherwise there are no interactions between these and ambien.
I had shingles on the face. Worst toothache of my life and dentist thought i was insane, until the rash two days later. For a week my jaw was an electified brick. It wen away and I havent thought of it in 15 years.
2006-07-19 19:14:45 · answer #2 · answered by hobo_chang_bao 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A friend of mine had shingles on her scalp, face, and eyes, and yes, they have cleared up on her. It will get better, but I know you are pretty miserable right now. Yes, it will take some time. Try to keep your stress level down as much as possible to prevent future flare ups.
2006-07-14 14:49:26 · answer #3 · answered by poppet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't take ambien with neurontin and high blood pressure medicine. Try taking a benadryl or tylenol pm instead.
2006-07-14 14:48:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
please please dont take medical advice from people who are not qualified to do so.
I'm sure if you visit your clinic or hospital they'd be able to help.
Please take only prescribed medication
2006-07-14 14:49:07 · answer #5 · answered by a13 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋