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I am 84 and was diagnoed with peripheral neuropathy 6 months ago. gabepentin did not aree with me so i am taking nothing and am getting worse. help ?
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Try other medication: There are a number of other medications that can help neuropathic pain. Amitriptyline, nortriptyline, venlafaxine, Pregabalin and duloxetine are all potentially useful.
Answered 6/30/2014
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