Use of Antiepileptic Drugs in the Treatment of Chronic Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
Author(s) -
Aaron I. Vinik
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
the journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.206
H-Index - 353
eISSN - 1945-7197
pISSN - 0021-972X
DOI - 10.1210/jc.2004-2376
Subject(s) - medicine , pregabalin , gabapentin , duloxetine , carbamazepine , neuropathic pain , topiramate , diabetic neuropathy , anesthesia , allodynia , lamotrigine , chronic pain , amitriptyline , hyperalgesia , diabetes mellitus , epilepsy , physical therapy , psychiatry , nociception , alternative medicine , receptor , pathology , endocrinology
Up to 25% of individuals with diabetes develop painful diabetic neuropathy, suffering spontaneous pain, allodynia, hyperalgesia, and other unpleasant symptoms. Decreased physical activity, increased fatigue, and mood and sleep problems may result.
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