Bianchetti L
Minerva Med. 1986 Jan 14;77(1-2):47-50.
The efficacy of tricyclic antidepressants in association with neuroleptics having been demonstrated in patients suffering from so-called tardive post-herpetic neuralgia, 43 patients were given this treatment either alone or in association with transcutaneous nerve stimulation (TENS). Of the 33 patients given drug treatment alone, 25 found relief from pain in 3-18 months, 5 produced a partial result and in 3 the treatment failed. The results obtained suggest that this is the most effective treatment as long as it is continuous and given for at least 3-6 months. The use of TENS produced no benefit.
三环类抗抑郁药与抗精神病药联合使用对所谓的疱疹后迟发性神经痛患者的疗效已得到证实，43例患者接受了这种单独治疗或与经皮神经电刺激（TENS）联合治疗。在33例仅接受药物治疗的患者中，25例在3至18个月内疼痛缓解，5例部分有效，3例治疗失败。所获得的结果表明，只要持续进行且至少给予3至6个月，这就是最有效的治疗方法。使用TENS没有益处。
