Medication For Neuropathy: A Reliable Guide

Today's post from drugs.com (see link below) is an extensive (if not 100% complete) list of commonly used drug types used to treat neuropathy. If you feel that your medication is missing, type the name in their search box and you'll get the up-to-date information you need. Drugs.com is one of the most reliable medical sites for information about most diseases and following the links shown here, will lead you to a lot of very useful information relating to your problem. With neuropathy, it's very important to take some responsibility for your life with the disease. Don't leave it all to the doctors - they're often not willing, or don't have the time to go into detail regarding the treatment they have prescribed for you. Doing your own research can save a great deal of time and help you understand better what's going on in your body. Having reference to a site like drugs.com is always handy.

Peripheral Neuropathy Medications
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Definition of Peripheral Neuropathy:

Peripheral neuropathy is failure of the nerves that carry information to and from the brain and spinal cord. This produces symptoms like pain, loss of sensation, and inability to control muscles.
Drugs (by generic name) associated with Peripheral Neuropathy

The following drugs and medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of Peripheral Neuropathy. This service should be used as a supplement to, and NOT a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners.

Drug Name (View by: Brand | Generic ) Reviews Ratings
capsaicin topical (Pro, More...)
class: miscellaneous topical agents 2 reviews

Rate it 9.0
carbamazepine systemic (Pro, More...)
class: dibenzazepine anticonvulsants 5 reviews

Rate it 8.2
gabapentin systemic (Pro, More...)
class: 68 reviews

Rate it 7.5
duloxetine systemic (Pro, More...)
class: serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors 15 reviews

Rate it 6.8
pregabalin systemic (Pro, More...)
class: gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs 15 reviews

Rate it 6.6
levocarnitine systemic (Pro, More...)
class: nutraceutical products 0 reviews

Rate it 4.0
phenytoin systemic (Pro, More...)
class: group I antiarrhythmics, hydantoin anticonvulsants 2 reviews

Rate it 1.0 


L-Carnitine (More...)
generic name: levocarnitine class: nutraceutical products 0 reviews Not rated
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Carnitor (Pro, More...)
generic name: levocarnitine class: nutraceutical products 0 reviews Not rated
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Qutenza (Pro, More...)
generic name: capsaicin class: miscellaneous topical agents 1 review Not rated
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Carnitor SF (Pro, More...)
generic name: levocarnitine class: nutraceutical products 0 reviews

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Alternative treatments for Peripheral Neuropathy

The following products are considered to be alternative treatments or natural remedies for Peripheral Neuropathy. Their efficacy may not have been scientifially tested to the same degree as the drugs listed in the table above. However there may be historical, cultural or anecdotal evidence linking their use to the treatment of Peripheral Neuropathy.
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Topics under Peripheral Neuropathy
Brachial Plexopathy (0 drugs)
Small Fiber Neuropathy (3 drugs)
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Micromedex® Care Notes:
Back Pain
Back Pain, Ambulatory Care
Bell Palsy
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Strain
Chronic Back Pain, Ambulatory Care
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Diabetic Neuropathy
Gastroparesis
Gastroparesis, Ambulatory Care
Hip Pain
Low Back Strain
Low Back Strain, Ambulatory Care
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Meralgia Paresthetica
Morton Neuroma
Peripheral Neuropathy
Piriformis Syndrome
Radial Nerve Palsy
Sciatica
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder Pain, Ambulatory Care
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Trigeminal Neuralgia

Related encyclopedia articles:
Acute adrenal crisis
Alcoholic neuropathy
Amaurosis fugax
Autonomic neuropathy
Bell's palsy
Brachial plexopathy
Brachial plexus injury in newborns
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
Collagen vascular disease
Complex regional pain syndrome
Diabetes - resources
Diabetes and nerve damage
Epidural injections for back pain
Face pain
Facial nerve palsy due to birth trauma
Facial tics
Femoral nerve dysfunction
Gastroparesis
Glossopharyngeal neuralgia
Low back pain - acute
Mononeuritis multiplex
Mononeuropathy
Morton neuroma
Muscle atrophy
Neuropathy secondary to drugs
Peripheral neuropathy
Progressive supranuclear palsy
Radial nerve dysfunction
Sciatica
Trigeminal neuralgia
Ulnar nerve dysfunction

Mayo Clinic Reference:
Peripheral neuropathy

Synonym(s): Neuropathy

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