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What pain med can i use to relieve sciatica, radiculopathy?
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Several choices: Although Nucynta, an opioid, is approved for diabetic nerve pain, many other choices work well. Gabapentin, Lyrica, Horizant, Grailse, Cymbalta, Savella, (milnacipran) and even a potent muscle relaxant such as tizanadine, or Amrix. If pain mainly localized, could try a Lidoderm patch.
Answered 5/10/2015
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