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Neuropathic Pain  Last Updated: January 02, 2008
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Fentanyl Buccal Tablet Relieves Stubborn Neuropathic Pain: Presented at AAN

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Pregabalin for peripheral neuropathic pain: results of a multicenter, non-comparative, open-label study in Indian patients

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Pregabalin: A novel gamma-aminobutyric acid analogue in the treatment of neuropathic pain, partial-onset seizures, and anxiety disorders

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EFNS guidelines on pharmacological treatment of neuropathic pain

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Researchers identify key protein involved in neuropathic pain

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Duloxetine: A balanced and selective norepinephrine- and serotonin-reuptake inhibitor

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A single dose of gabapentin reduces acute pain and allodynia in patients with herpes zoster

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Anticonvulsants for neuropathic pain syndromes: mechanisms of action and place in therapy

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New Data Show Cymbalta Improved Physical, Social and Emotional Functioning and Overall Health of Patients With Painful Diabetic Neuropathy

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Treatment of postherpetic neuralgia

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Effectiveness of the lidocaine patch 5% on pain qualities in three chronic pain states: assessment with the Neuropathic Pain Scale

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FDA Grants Priority Approval to Antidepressant Cymbalta (Duloxetine) to Treat Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain

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EFNS: Lyrica (Pregabalin) Offers Sustained Relief Of Peripheral Neuropathic Pain

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Neuromodulating drugs for the symptomatic treatment of neuropathic pain

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Review of lidocaine patch 5% studies in the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia

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How to Initiate and Monitor Infusional Lidocaine for Severe and/or Neuropathic Pain (pdf)

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Management of herpes zoster (shingles) and postherpetic neuralgia

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Duloxetine May Be Effective for Treatment of Pain Associated With Diabetic Neuropathy

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Evaluation and treatment of central pain syndromes

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Analgesic effect of dextromethorphan in neuropathic pain

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Current pharmacologic approaches to treating neuropathic pain

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Efficacy of lidocaine patch 5% in the treatment of focal peripheral neuropathic pain syndromes: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study

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Change in opioid use after the initiation of gabapentin therapy in patients with postherpetic neuralgia

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Levetiracetam in the treatment of neuropathic pain: three case studies
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Conclusion: In these 3 case studies, levetiracetam was demonstrated to be an effective therapy in the treatment of neuropathic pain. It has the benefits of a low incidence of adverse events and an improvement in patients' sleep.

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DGReview of :"Levetiracetam in the treatment of neuropathic pain: three case studies"

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Use of gabapentin for postherpetic neuralgia: Results of two randomized, placebo-controlled studies

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Levetiracetam in the treatment of neuropathic pain: three case studies

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The use of gabapentin for the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia

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Neuropathic pain, essential medicines and adjuvant analgesics

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Guideline for the use of Neurontin® in the management of neuropathic pain
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Guideline from National Guideline Clearinghouse

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Lamotrigine for HIV-associated painful sensory neuropathies: A placebo-controlled trial
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Conclusions: Lamotrigine was well-tolerated and effective for HIV-associated neuropathic pain in patients receiving neurotoxic antiretroviral therapy. Additional research is warranted to understand the differing response among patients receiving neurotoxic antiretroviral therapy compared with those not receiving neurotoxic antiretroviral therapy.

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Postherpetic Neuralgia  download pdf version here

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Pfizer Receives FDA Approval To Market Neurontin (Gabapentin) For Post-Herpetic Neuralgia

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Dextromethorphan Effective in Select Patients With Painful Diabetic Neuropathy

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Gabapentin for neuropathic pain

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Lamictal (Lamotrigine) Relieves Pain of Diabetic Neuropathy

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AAN: Lidoderm (Lidocaine Patch 5%) Effective for Neuropathic Pain

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Methadone in the Treatment of Chronic Non-Malignant Pain-a 2-Year Review
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We are re-learning the benefits of methadone. Consider this medication in the treatment of post-herpetic neuralgia.  This is a review of the article in Pain Medicine and a link to its abstract.

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Intrathecal Methylprednisolone for Intractable Postherpetic Neuralgia
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 This is a review of the article in The New England Journal of Medicine and a link to its abstract.

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Stubborn Neuropathic Pain Responds to Buproprion
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Results showed that buproprion decreased weekly pain scores by 10-15 percent in each patient group for weeks two through six of treatment (p<0.001). Dr. Semenchuck pointed out that while this may seem relatively modest, "to a patient with chronic neuropathic pain, this is a very meaningful difference".

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Long-term ketamine subcutaneous continuous infusion in neuropathic cancer pain


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