Pregabalin vs Gabapentin for Neuropathic Pain to Achieve …
Sep 14, 2017 · The researchers reviewed 1550 charts, which included patients receiving either gabapentin (n=151) or pregabalin (n=151). Average final doses for gabapentin and pregabalin were 1067.1 ± 680.4 mg ...
Recommendations for the Management of Chronic Visceral Pain
Jul 5, 2016 · Originally developed for use in cancer pain, the ladder comprises 3 steps. The first step on the ladder involves the use of non-opioid analgesics. If pain increases or persists, clinicians ...
Risk Factors Identified for Persistent Pain After Inguinal Hernia …
Oct 10, 2024 · Perioperative Risk Factors for Persistent Postsurgical Pain Following Inguinal Hernia Repair. Postoperative complications, which typically included surgical wound infection, hematoma, seroma ...
High- vs Low-Frequency Spinal Cord Stimulation for the Long …
Paresthesia-free spinal cord stimulation (SCS) with 10-kHz high-frequency (HF10) therapy was superior to traditional SCS for long-term treatment of intractable back and leg pain, according to a ...
Optimal Management of Post-mastectomy Pain Syndrome
Mar 8, 2017 · Between 25% and 60% of women develop chronic neuropathic pain after mastectomy, a condition known as post-mastectomy pain syndrome (PMPS). 1 Pain associated with PMPS manifests in the anterior ...
Sublingual Ketamine Is Safe and Effective for Management of …
Jul 22, 2021 · Sublingual ketamine is a safe, effective analgesic therapy for chronic nonmalignant pain, with no significant side effects or adverse events associated with long-term treatment.
Diclofenac is the Most Effective NSAID in Reducing Osteoarthritic …
Aug 8, 2017 · Diclofenac 150 mg/day is the most effective at improving pain and physical function in osteoarthritis. Rofecoxib (12.5 mg/day, 25 mg/day, 50 mg/day) and etoricoxib (30 mg/day, 60 mg/day, and 90 mg ...
Expert Panel Publishes Recommendations for Pregabalin in …
In terms of initial dosing, prescribing information for pregabalin in the setting of neuropathic pain recommends starting at 150 mg divided into 2 or 3 equal doses per day. Clinicians can then ...
Intravenous Lidocaine Safe, Effective for Chronic Pain
August 30, 2017. Lidocaine infusions were shown to provide long-lasting and adequate analgesia in 41% of patients with chronic pain, and to be associated with mild side effects in a study recently ...
Comparative Efficacy of Gabapentin and Duloxetine for Painful …
Aug 24, 2021 · This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials assessed the efficacy and safety of gabapentin and duloxetine for treating patients with painful diabetic peripheral ...