Diabetic neuropathy pain may be relieved with lacosamide, study says

People with diabetes can be affected by a very painful complication called diabetic neuropathy. The nerves, most often in the feet, become damaged and send pain messages to the brain. Nerve pain is among the most difficult to treat because there is no obvious target as they may be with a broken bone, for example.

According to a presentation at the American Pain Society, in a study of 106 patients, randomized to receive lacosamide or placebo, there was a statistically significant difference in pain relief reported by the patients who took lacosamide. You can read more about the study’s findings in the article, New Lacosamide Data Provides Evidence For Long-Term Efficacy In Diabetic Neuropathic Pain.

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