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I am on gabapentin 600mg 3x/day. it is no longer working for diabetic neuropathic pain. please see my profile for info. which medications 2 try next?
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Over the counter: Benfotiamine 600 mg and lipoic acid 600 mg both evidence in medical literature.
Answered 1/31/2015
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