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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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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?
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The correct answer is  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.