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Suggest Treatment For Neuropathic Pain

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Posted on Thu, 23 Feb 2017
Question: what other medication is used for neuropathic pain

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what other pain relief can you get for neuropathic pain




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Answered by Dr. Olsi Taka (46 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Gabapentin, Pregabalin, Duloxetine, Amitriptyline

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to HealthcareMagic.

First line therapies for neuropathic pain include two main groups. One group is the one including anticonvulsants. The two main alternatives in this group are Gabapentin and Pregabalin.

The other main group are the antidepressants. The main alternatives are Duloxetine or Amitriptyline.

If these alternatives do not work opiates are usually the main alternative which could be added.

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Suggest Treatment For Neuropathic Pain

Brief Answer: Gabapentin, Pregabalin, Duloxetine, Amitriptyline Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to HealthcareMagic. First line therapies for neuropathic pain include two main groups. One group is the one including anticonvulsants. The two main alternatives in this group are Gabapentin and Pregabalin. The other main group are the antidepressants. The main alternatives are Duloxetine or Amitriptyline. If these alternatives do not work opiates are usually the main alternative which could be added. I remain at your disposal for other questions.