Suggest Alternatives for Neuropathic Pain Prior to Using Opioids

November 2015

Recent data will give more clarity on treating neuropathic pain due to diabetic peripheral neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia, etc.

Help set realistic expectations. Explain to patients that the typical benefit is a 30% to 50% decrease in pain...not complete relief.

Use these tips as a guide to help tailor therapy.

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Table of Contents

Diabetes Don't be too Quick to Jump on the Jardiance (empagliflozin) Bandwagon
Insulin Consider NPH and Regular Insulin INSTEAD of Insulin Analogs
Sinusitis Explain Chronic Sinusitis is Usually Due to Inflammation...Not Infection
Aspirin Narrow Your Use of Aspirin for Primary Prevention
Vaccines Wait at Least One Year Between Pneumococcal Vaccines in Seniors
Practice Check Your PDMP BEFORE Writing a Controlled Med Rx
Chronic Pain Suggest Alternatives for Neuropathic Pain Prior to Using Opioids
Supplements Tell Patients to Forget About Using Prevagen for Memory
Sports Medicine Recommend Baby Oil to Remove Kinesiology Tape
Psychiatry Recertify to Continue Prescribing Clozapine
Pediatrics Explain Why Just One Dose of Tramadol Can be Risky in Children