DRUGS (RX) ~~ Used for Treating Peripheral Neuropathy: - Page 2

nsw43 · 01-10-2012, 12:39 AM

Another NonOpiate pain reliever is tapentadol. Here's the Wiki link:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tapentadol

It's similar to tramadol in that it's dual action, both an analgesic and a norephinephrine reuptake inhibitor. It appears to be stronger than tramadol though.

I just researched it because my neurologist suggested I take it. (But I'm not going to.)

mrsD · 06-07-2012, 09:50 AM

bumping up for discussions about drug treatments.

caseysanchez · 08-14-2012, 05:53 PM

I was very interested to come across this, since I already take Topomax for migraines. Is there any details as to it's effectiveness in helping with ulnar neuropathy?

mrsD · 01-16-2013, 09:59 AM

Here is a new study comparing Lyrica, Cymbalta, and amitriptyline.

http://general-medicine.jwatch.org/c...?q=featured_jw

This is one link to the abstract with slightly different wording:

http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/35/12/2451

also on PubMed:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2...?dopt=Abstract

3 reader remarks here:
http://general-medicine.jwatch.org/c.../1220/1#269411
including one suggesting methylcobalamin B12.

grego · 02-11-2013, 06:46 AM

I have GBS/CIDP since 4-2011/ then CIDP 8-2011 and have tried lots for the pain of Peripheral Neuropathy: Cymbalta, lyrica, gabapentin, neurotin and all have little effect. I get IVIG @ 110mg every 6 wks, And am on cellcept @ 1000mg daily. My question is has anyone had any pain relief from METANX.

Greg

dazle · 02-28-2013, 07:30 PM

I have 5mg valium nightly. Could that be making my NP worse? I am thinking of asking my GP for some anti depressants but not sure which ones as I also am on coumdin

mrsD · 03-01-2013, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dazle

I have 5mg valium nightly. Could that be making my NP worse? I am thinking of asking my GP for some anti depressants but not sure which ones as I also am on coumdin

SSRIs affect bleeding times, and are not recommended for
patients on blood thinners.

And yes, Benzodiazepines may make neuropathy worse.
What do you take the Valium for?

dazle · 03-08-2013, 08:08 PM

I suffer with depression and Valium has been helping to keep my demons away. I have read on the internet that anti depressants can also be a treatment for neuropathy. I commenced prisiq 3 days ago and already my feelings of shaking has subsided. I intend to wean myself off the valium but that has to be done slowly I believe.