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Isn't nortriptyline a better drug than gabapentin for neuropathic pain?
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No difference: There is no such thing as "best" or "worst" medication, only those that work and don't work, based on the patient's individual circumstances and genetics. Talk to your pain management specialist for medication adjustment.
Answered 2/5/2020
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