Treatment of Neuropathic Pain

Neuropathic pain is a common symptom associated with peripheral neuropathy and can be as or more disabling than the effects of nerve damage from the neuropathy. Though treatment of the underlying pathophysiology causing neuropathies may not be possible, treatment of neuropathic pain is. The author reviews the major medications used, dosing schedules, and data from randomized controlled trials. KEYWORDS Neuropathic pain - tricyclic antidepressants - selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors