Treatment of Neuropathic Pain: Focus on Antidepressants, Opioids and Gabapentin

BACKGROUND: The treatment of neuropathic pain continues to be difficult. Randomized, controlled trials (RCTs) provide some evidence to guide therapy. Most data relate to antidepressant therapy, although there is information on anticonvulsants and other treatments. Mistaken beliefs about many of thes...

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Main Authors: C Peter N Watson, Judith H Watt-Watson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 1999-01-01
Series:Pain Research and Management
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/1999/961273