Comparing Drugs Prescribed For Neuropathy

Today's post from the ever-reliable drugs.com (see link below) takes a comparative look at 11 drug treatments for neuropathy and as such is extremely welcome among neuropathy patients across the world. This article is actually a starting point because you need to click on the links provided to get to the necessary information but there's masses of it if you take your time. However, whatever drug you are currently taking to keep your neuropathy symptoms under control, you may be interested to see how other drugs are evaluated and as a result, if you're not satisfied with your current treatment, you may want to talk to your doctor about a transfer to something else. There's no substitute for doing your own research when it comes to the complexity of neuropathy because you can't expect your doctor to go into such detail. That's why articles such as this are so useful. Worth a look.

Medications for Peripheral Neuropathy

Drugs associated with Peripheral Neuropathy

The following drugs and medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of this condition.

What is 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.

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Rx OTC Off Label Only Generics


Drug name Rx / OTC Preg CSA Alcohol Reviews Rating Popularity

Rx OTC Off Label Only Generics

Drug name	Rx / OTC	Preg	CSA	Alcohol	Reviews	Rating	Popularity
gabapentin Off Label	Rx	C	N	X	99 reviews	7.0
L-Carnitine Off Label	Rx	B	N		Add review	Add
carbamazepine Off Label	Rx	D	N	X	7 reviews	7.0
levocarnitine Off Label	Rx	B	N		Add review	4.0
Qutenza Off Label	Rx	B	N		1 review	Add
capsaicin Off Label	Rx/OTC	B	N		3 reviews	9.0
duloxetine Off Label	Rx	C	N	X	18 reviews	6.0
Carnitor Off Label	Rx	B	N		Add review	Add
Carnitor SF Off Label	Rx	B	N		Add review	4.0
pregabalin Off Label	Rx	C	5	X	20 reviews	7.0
phenytoin Off Label	Rx	D	N	X	2 reviews	1.0

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Topics under Peripheral Neuropathy

Brachial Plexopathy (0 drugs)
Small Fiber Neuropathy (3 drugs) 

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 scientifically 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.
Flax
 

Learn more about Peripheral Neuropathy

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

Mayo Clinic Reference:

• Peripheral neuropathy

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Off Label

This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition.

Prescription Only / Over the Counter
Rx	Prescription Only
OTC	Over the Counter
Rx/OTC	Prescription or Over the Counter

Pregnancy
A	Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
B	Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
C	Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.
D	There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.
X	Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use of the drug in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.
N	FDA has not classified the drug.

Controlled Substances Act Schedule
N	The drug is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
1	The drug has a high potential for abuse. The drug has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use of the drug under medical supervision.
2	The drug has a high potential for abuse. The drug has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse of the drug may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.
3	The drug has a potential for abuse less than the drugs in schedules 1 and 2. The drug has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse of the drug may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
4	The drug has a low potential for abuse relative to the drugs in schedule 3. The drug has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse of the drug may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to the drugs in schedule 3.
5	The drug has a low potential for abuse relative to the drugs in schedule 4. The drug has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse of the drug may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to the drugs in schedule 4.

Alcohol
X	Interacts with Alcohol.

Synonym(s): Neuropathy

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